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December 09, 2021
A change of heart (and mind)
Here I am, a self-professed helmet-hater. They’re hot; they mess up my hair; I don’t need one; I’m just trail riding. These are all things excuses that I’ve given as to why I just do not want to wear a helmet, and when I was younger, and kept my horse on the family farm, I frequently rode without. It never...Full storyDecember 09, 2021Rodeo Trail
It was a Friday afternoon the week after a long Saturday at a rated horse show. All of my barn friends and I wanted to give our horses a quick trail ride to get away from the busy show season, so we tacked up our favorite mounts and headed for the trail. Nothing about that trail was different from any...Full storyDecember 09, 2021I'm a Bad Mom
Hello, my daughter is also a barrel racer and is 15. Last 2 years she has qualified for the NBHA worlds. This year, our state law stated we have to make our children wear helmets if they are gonna show in any 4-H event. I am one of the parents that has said this is stupid. She does not need a helmet. She...Full storyDecember 09, 2021I need a few more riding lessons.
Two weeks ago I donned my new Venture helmet to go trail riding. I was last to mount up and my horse wanted to catch up with the others. I am still a beginner and was NOT ready for him to take off at a trot and then a canter up a gravel driveway! I panicked... he panicked... he bucked...Full storyDecember 09, 2021Once again
A troxel helmet saved my life. I have an 11 year old Arab/Quarterhorse gelding who doesn't like to be slowed down. So he bucks. I went off 2 days ago, received a blow to the iliac and hit my head hard. The Troxel kept me alive!!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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