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December 09, 2021
Didn't See It Coming
Well I had just received my new Troxel helmet a week or so before. So today was only the second I had wore it for a trail ride. I am both an English and Western rider. And for information sake, I am a lady in my late 50's and only took up riding 3 years ago. Best decision I could...Full storyDecember 09, 2021Head meets tree - the story of a Troxel Helmet
A friend asked me to ride her horse for her as she had a back injury and was unable to ride for quite some time. She told me not to take him into a canter because he may buck. I took him out on the trail and we were enjoying each other’s company and the great outdoors. We came upon...Full storyDecember 09, 2021Head injuries can happen anywhere, anytime.
I've had four concussions and because of that, it takes the simplest fall to create another one. I do not get on a horse and often where a helmet when around the youngsters now. Last unplanned discount happened on a green filly that scared herself, we were in the arena with a soft landing. I got only a mild concussion,...Full storyDecember 09, 2021horses and barn cats
I was sitting on my horse, standing in place, as I was talking to a riding buddy. Thankfully I had not unbuckled or taken my helmet off, when one of the barn cats decided to jump up and dig her claws into my horse. My horse was startled, bucked HARD and I went off, landing first on my but then...Full storyDecember 09, 2021He Tripped and We Fell
To all my horse friends or my friends with horse friends: 2 weeks ago tomorrow I was cantering my horse when he tripped and we fell. YES, read that again. He tripped and we fell. He didn't rear, buck, get spooked, run away or do anything wrong. It was an accident that could happen to anyone who rides. As a...Full storyShare Your StoryHave you ever been involved in an equestrian accident? Please share your story with us, and we'll post in the Headsmart Testimonials to help promote rider safety.
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