- June 26, 2009
Now a "Helmet-Nazi"
I've just returned from the hospital where I spent the night under supervision for a severe concussion closed head injury. I don't remember the incident, but I'm told that I'd been riding my Percheron mare in the pasture in a bareback pad and hackamore (normal tack for us) and Dixie and I somehow parted ways. I got her and myself...
- June 25, 2009
Eclipse gets stung
Last week, after a glorious, mellow trail ride, my helmet saved me from serious injury. I had just dismounted, and my 5 year old PMU mare, Eclipse, was tied to the trailer. I was reaching up to remove her bridle, when she suddenly pulled back hard against her lead rope. Suddenly, she reared up and lunged forward, coming down right...
- June 19, 2009
Second Nature
The photo that I am uploading is just a cute Troxel helmet photo that my husband said would be a good Troxel commercial. My daughter has been riding for 4 years, mainly with our local, district, and state 4H programs. The picture that I am uploading is her 2009 District show. All kids are required to wear helmets when...
- June 18, 2009
I wish I wore my helmet that day...
I always wear my Troxel helmet when I ride, thank goodness! A month ago, when tacking up my trusty Rocky Mountain mare, I paused for a moment and thought, "It's so hot today, I don't think I'll wear my helmet. Besides, this afternoon, I'm going to the tack store to buy a newer, more ventilated helmet." But, then I decided not...
- May 20, 2009
My Helmet Did Its Job
Thank you Troxel, I believe I would be eating my meals from a tube (best case scenario!!) if I didn't have your helmet on. I had my new boy on his first Endurance ride so naturally everything sent him into a frenzy. Though we took it easy, started out middle of the pack, anything ahead or coming up from behind...