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Reposted with the kind permission of the Equestrian Medical Safety Association (EMSA)By SuSan S. Quinn, ESQ. former R. N. , P. A. -C, President of the South Carolina Dressage and Combined Training AssociationAs you should know by now, the USDF and the USEF have passed new safety helmet rules for eventing and dressage riders. (See the USDF and USEF websites for full texts of...

Reposted from Horse&HoundAmy Mathieson, H&H news writer5 September, 2011Safety helmets are to be mandatory for all British Dressage (BD) riders except for advanced and above. Earlier this year riders were asked to give their opinion on possible BD rule changes — which included safety helmets, allowing horses to be downgraded when they have reached the upper points limits...

It's like Christmas in September! Troxel and SmartPak are giving away a free helmet a $50 SmartPak gift certificate every week for the month of September!Weekly Prizes Week 1...

Head lice are highly contagious, especially among children who come in close contact with other youngsters at school, childcare centers, sports activities, and camps. Even when a child's hair is treated for head lice, the infestation can persist if the adult lice and eggs remain on clothing, bedding, and objects such as helmets and hairbrushes. Washing clothing in hot water and...

Helmets must fit properly for optimum performance. For headache-prone riders, we recommend choosing a lightweight helmet such as Troxel’s Legacy or Dakota helmet. To find the most comfortable fit for your helmet, follow Troxel's fitting guide. Start with a size that feels not too loose or too tight on your head. It should sit one inch above...

Republished courtesy of Julie I. Fershtman, Attorney at Law www.equinelaw.net   Legislation Involving Helmets Nationwide, some laws exist mandating the use of equestrian safety helmets. New York and Florida have helmet statutes on the books. A small number of municipal governments in Florida, California, and Washington have enacted helmet ordinances.   New York Law New York’s helmet law took effect in...

1. Safety helmets are 80 percent effective in preventing injury and death.  2. Even a mild concussion can be a life-changing experience.  3. There is no statistical correlation between skill level and injury likelihood.  4. Even a fall from a standing horse can be catastrophic. Your injury risk depends on the height from which you fall, not the speed...

Looking for that perfect helmet in a not-so-average size? We're here to help! Smallest Troxel HelmetsTroxel’s Spirit, Sport and Legacy helmets are perfect for smaller head sizes. These stylish ASTM/SEI certified helmets can be adjusted to fit head circumferences as small...

Facts Horseback riders have the same number of injury accidents* as motorcycle riders Because the hospital admission rate for injured riders (0.49/1000 hours) is greater than motorcycle riding (0.14/1000 hours), football and skiing, it is definitely considered a high-risk activity. Read more about this study in the The Equestrian Medical Safety Association (EMSA) Spring, 2010 Newsletter. Your horse doing something...

Believe it or not, there is a new trend among English riders to clean their ASTM-SEI safety helmets in their dishwashers. That’s right: pretty much any style not covered in velvet has been loaded into the same machine designed to clean dirty plates and silverware. Adherents to this practice claim that their helmets come out looking brand new...

Originally posted by Riders4HelmetsHelmet Manufacturers to offer discounts globally through participating retailersFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELexington, KY(May 19th)-Building on the success of National Helmet Awareness Day 2010, the popular helmet awareness campaign Riders4Helmets. com has announced plans to host International Helmet Awareness Day 2011 on Saturday June 11th. Riders4Helmets has teamed up with leading helmet...

The first weekend in May, the Troxel crew headed up to Norco, CA for the filming of RFD-TV's Best of America by Horseback Grand Tour 2011. Troxel doesn't often sponsor events, but we jumped at this opportunity for two reasons:  1. ) Norco was the first city in California to pass a...