Helmet safety is something we all need to learn about.
Proper use of a helmet can mean the difference between life
and death.
Experience, training and the quietest horse in the world
are no guarantee of safety. It's the height that puts the
rider at risk -- sometimes fatal risk. A rider's unprotected
head can receive over 1000 G's of force in ANY fall, at ANY
speed -- simply because the fall begins from on top of a horse
or pony. Today's energy absorbing, SEI* certified helmets can
reduce this force to minimize or prevent injury.
Most riders are unaware of the genuine risk that riding
presents. Too often a rider's enjoyment of this breathtaking
sport comes to an abrupt end because they lacked the
information needed to convince them to wear a helmet.
For these reasons, we’ll be featuring some articles on
this page in regards to wearing helmets.
Make sure you read them. And, if
you’re one of those readers who do not wear a helmet, I
hope some of these articles will make you step back and
re-think your decision. We want all of you to not only
have a happy trail but a safe one too!
