Helmets?

No1Dazy · 11-11-2005, 09:12 AM

Ok, I'm going to try to post a poll with this message. I've noticed lately that there are a LOT of people posting pictures that are riding without helmets. Is this normal for you?

Personally, I have cracked a helmet during a fall, so I'm a firm believer. We did an exhibition ride recently in cowboy hats, and it made me very uncomfortable to know I did not have my head protected...

Kizza · 11-11-2005, 09:23 AM

Always. It is compulsary at my yard and everywhere I have been, but even if it wasn't I would still ride with. People say "it won't happen to me", but I learnt that that is NOT TRUE when Ace tripped and fell on me and almost broke both my legs in the summer. It was not fun, to say the least.

My friend is at a palce where you don't have to wear helmets, but she told me that she just feels weird not wearing one, and she feels unprotected, ya know? She has been there almost a year, and ridden one without a helmet because she left hers at home by accident. And she didn't like it.

Shotgun93 · 11-11-2005, 09:25 AM

I try to ride in my helmet, sometimes I forget though. I ride so many horses in a night, I am lucky that I remember to bring the horse out, much less my helmet!
But, whenever I jump or am riding a young horse or an unknown horses, I am always sure that I have mine on. It's when I am riding my horse or the few others that I ride for people that I get sloppy and forget it.

I try to set an example though for all of my clients, since I prefer for them to wear one.

~Sarah~ · 11-11-2005, 10:08 AM

I always wear my helmet while riding! I believe it doesn't matter how old you are, how old the horse is, or the experience of both. If that horse gets spooked, and you fall of and hit your head, it won't be good. I had a friend who wore a helmet up until she was 18 years old, then she stopped. I'm like, "Because you are one day older than yesterday, you won't fall off and get hurt?!" I think you should be better safe than sorry.

CowGirlUp1833 · 11-11-2005, 10:09 AM

Just FYI, this tends to be a very touchy subject around here! LOL

I'm guilty of riding without one from time to time, but I try to always remind myself of the risk I'm taking when I don't.

Canadian Sage · 11-11-2005, 10:10 AM

The only time I ride with a hemlet is:

1. at a show during my english classes
2. when I am jumping at home/at a show
3. when I am riding a young horse (just being started, very little training)

I know the risk I am taking when not wearing a helmet, but that is my choice.

Also, I know htis gets to be a touchy subject so I think we should just SAY if we do or not, and not worry about what other people do, that way noone will get offended or anything.

AutumnAttic · 11-11-2005, 10:12 AM

I usually ride with one. Sometimes i hop on bareback without one though

Stephanie W. · 11-11-2005, 10:13 AM

Always! I feel much more secure.

tiffany · 11-11-2005, 10:13 AM

I usually don't unless I feel like being extra cautious (ex. with new horse/new surroundings or something like that)

Xiphias · 11-11-2005, 10:15 AM

ALWAYS..................Cathy

View Poll Results: Do you wear a helmet when riding?
Always!	63	65.63%
Never!	10	10.42%
When I think about it/feel like it.	16	16.67%
Only when someone makes me. (Horse shows, etc.)	7	7.29%
Voters: 96. You may not vote on this poll

11-11-2005, 09:12 AM	#1
No1Dazy Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 2,228 Images: 93 Blog Entries: 16	Helmets? Ok, I'm going to try to post a poll with this message. I've noticed lately that there are a LOT of people posting pictures that are riding without helmets. Is this normal for you? Personally, I have cracked a helmet during a fall, so I'm a firm believer. We did an exhibition ride recently in cowboy hats, and it made me very uncomfortable to know I did not have my head protected...

11-11-2005, 09:23 AM	#2
Kizza Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: England Posts: 3,022 Images: 184 Blog Entries: 51	Always. It is compulsary at my yard and everywhere I have been, but even if it wasn't I would still ride with. People say "it won't happen to me", but I learnt that that is NOT TRUE when Ace tripped and fell on me and almost broke both my legs in the summer. It was not fun, to say the least. My friend is at a palce where you don't have to wear helmets, but she told me that she just feels weird not wearing one, and she feels unprotected, ya know? She has been there almost a year, and ridden one without a helmet because she left hers at home by accident. And she didn't like it. __________________ Emerald Rock ' I need you like a heartbeat '

11-11-2005, 09:25 AM	#3
Shotgun93 Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southwest SD Posts: 14,941 Images: 133	I try to ride in my helmet, sometimes I forget though. I ride so many horses in a night, I am lucky that I remember to bring the horse out, much less my helmet! But, whenever I jump or am riding a young horse or an unknown horses, I am always sure that I have mine on. It's when I am riding my horse or the few others that I ride for people that I get sloppy and forget it. I try to set an example though for all of my clients, since I prefer for them to wear one. __________________ In the quiet light of the stable, you hear a muffled snort, the stamp of a hoof, a friendly nicker. Gentle eyes inquire, "How was your day old friend?" and suddenly, all your troubles fade away. -Author Unknown

11-11-2005, 10:08 AM	#4
~Sarah~ Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 2,202 Images: 2 Blog Entries: 2	I always wear my helmet while riding! I believe it doesn't matter how old you are, how old the horse is, or the experience of both. If that horse gets spooked, and you fall of and hit your head, it won't be good. I had a friend who wore a helmet up until she was 18 years old, then she stopped. I'm like, "Because you are one day older than yesterday, you won't fall off and get hurt?!" I think you should be better safe than sorry. __________________ "Don't be the rider who gallops all night and never sees the horse that is beneath him." ~Jelaluddin Rumi~

11-11-2005, 10:09 AM	#5
CowGirlUp1833 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: On the Lake Michigan Shoreline Posts: 17,367 Images: 438 Blog Entries: 41	Just FYI, this tends to be a very touchy subject around here! LOL I'm guilty of riding without one from time to time, but I try to always remind myself of the risk I'm taking when I don't.

11-11-2005, 10:12 AM	#7
AutumnAttic Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Michigan U.S.A. Posts: 6,106 Images: 150	I usually ride with one. Sometimes i hop on bareback without one though

11-11-2005, 10:13 AM	#8
Stephanie W. Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 4,314 Images: 238 Blog Entries: 3	Always! I feel much more secure. __________________ Tommy I AM!!! YOU KNOW I AM!! I AM CANADIAN!

11-11-2005, 10:15 AM	#10
Xiphias Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maryland, horse country USA Posts: 18,546 Images: 647 Blog Entries: 29	ALWAYS..................Cathy __________________ Member COL Club- hand over the Oil of Olay and nobody gets hurt! I was on HGS when we hit 2 & 3 million posts Proud owner of Xiphias 23 yr old ottb and Mikey aka Little Kadittlehopper 5 yr old overgrown mini app.

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