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Location: Bigfoot Country | Another one of my friends was injured. So bummed for her. Please say a little prayer.
With that being said, I'm thinking about wearing a helmet. Which ones do you like and why?
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Location: lexington KY | I just bought one and will be wearing it this year. I got a Charles Owen Pro II and I really like it. I am on the hunt for cool covers to match my polos. I never thought I would be a helmet person, however I have had 2 head injuries in less than 10 years and they were all freak deals. Just to be cautious I think it is time to wear one and I can put on my cowboy hat as soon as I get off my horse. |
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Location: Bigfoot Country | Yes, my friends horse just tripped stopping and they both hit the ground. Such a freak deal. But, this has inspired me to wear one. Can't be too safe!
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| Bought one about 3-4 mo ago.....really like it. Tipperary Sport. Had a fall outside on a grassy field (horse hit a slick spot while loping a large circle and pancaked), slammed me to the ground and hit my head....HAD NOT put the helmet on yet! Thankfully no injury but how stupid is that to have it in the truck until I run....why not always?? |
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Location: Mississippi | My husband and I both wear one. We are two of a very few in our district or area that wear them. We made the decision several years ago to wear them to encourage a young girl we were helping to feel comfortable wearing one. I even ride in mine at home now. I did not wear it at a clinic I attended recently, however, and I made the comment that I could not remember the last time I rode without it. Feels natural now. I have felt odd at times, but I'd like to keep the brains the good Lord gave me and be able to ride in years to come, so I wear it. We both have Troxels, but wear different models. |
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| Sorry to hear about your friend. :(
I wear one whenever I ride, it is an Ovation. It's not the most glamorous thing on the market (I prefer the look of the Tipperary Sportage), but it is adjustable so it fits my fat head. |
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Married to a Louie Lover
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| I do, and I also ride in a Tipperary sport model.
I grew up riding hunters and helmets were required attire. Doesn't feel natural without one and I ride far more confident with it. There's a handful of us, I can think of 3 adults including myself in the area who do. |
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Location: Arkansas | I have worn a Troxel(the brown leather one) for the last 3 or 4 years even though i wasn't terribly fond of it. Well the adjuster on it broke so i ordered the Tipperary Sport and love it, it's lighter with alot of air vents on the top, it's almost like not wearing one at all......  |
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Location: Oregon | Every time I get on! I wear a Troxel and it's comfy but I do like the Tipperary's because they feel lighter and less bobble-heady.. |
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| My husband and I now wear one. It's a Tipperary Sportage. I think it's comfortable. There are just a few people who wear a helmet at our barrel races,but that's ok. Nobody has said anything negative about it:) |
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Location: TN | I have 3 Tipperary helmets and ware it all the time.
In summer it is my "eye shade" and if it rains it keeps it out of my eyes then there is the I don't have to fix my hair ....no one see's it
some simple reasons to ware one besides the obiovious........
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Location: Midwest | I like the Charles Owens, and the tipperary's.
I don't ride in mine, but I have a nicer model troxel. It is okay as well. |
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Location: on my horse | Meeeeee! 
If you're thinking about it, it's time to wear one. Wear it every ride, every horse, every time. At first it's a little bit awkward because you think people are looking at you differently but pretty soon you realize that they aren't. I wear a tipperary sport and love it, it is very light weight and comfortable. |
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Location: So. Cali. | I currently wear a Troxel with a dial adjustment in the back. It's kind of on the big side. I tried one on recently that was a Troxel with the 'Cinch Fit' adjustment, was super comfy and not oversized, however when I went and did some research on it, it appears to be more of a 'schooling' helmet so the way I understood it it was not for high impact. In the market for a new helmet so interested to see what other suggest!
ETA: It was the Liberty I had tried on at Broken Horn. But I see they have the same style in the Intrepid that says Performance.. HMM!
http://www.troxelhelmets.com/category/all-purpose
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Location: Got Lobsta? | I just started wearing a helmet late last summer. We had 3 riders that had concussions and one is a very good friend. All of them are very good riders and it could have happen to anyone! I just bought an expensive Charlie 1 hat and I thought I would wear a helmet one time for my friend that got hurt. I thought I would be subconscious about it, but I"m not. I now see more and more riders wearing them! I don't worry about my hat coming off and it keeps me cooler. oh I I wear a Toxel.
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Location: California | I do. Troxel and Tipperary. I have been running barrels for over 50 years. I am a WPRA gold card member and am probably the only one in a helmet at the rodeos. I used to be more vain and would never think of wearing one. Had a bad accident a couple of years ago and have worn one since. I am also very involved in racing and of course the jockeys all wear them and in the English world, they all wear them, and I thought, are barrel racers just that stupid? I decided that I was that stupid so I wised up. |
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| to me that is the dumbest statement
if jockeys where helment and you can/t even get on track without 1 why are you so worried about it. those people don/t pay your bills
these guys are pro's they never give it a second thought . if i could still ride i wore a caliente that is old but no hat fine and it was compy
but my freak fall a helment would not have helped
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Location: Missouri | I wear a Troxel havev woren it for a year. Wouldn't run without it. |
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Location: Bigfoot Country | I hope more people start to use them all the time. It just makes sense! Thanks everyone! |
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Location: Bandera, TX | I have been wearing one for about 5 years now. I use the new Troxel with the "head cradel" thing.... very compfy. They run around $100. |
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Location: Bigfoot Country | Wow!! Did you see this one??? Why so much $$$?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GPA-Speed-Air-FIRST-LADY-Riding-Helmet-BLACK-BLACK-Different-Sizes/231056833022?rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D261%26meid%3D4673005594588188183%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D1088%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D161218950670%26
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Location: Right Where I'm Meant To Be :) | I do! I was very subconscious about it at first and still am at the big shows but I hope to always have have such a great run that they don't even think about my helmet
Afterward I throw a cap on or something |
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 My Eating is Horrible
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Location: GA | I've been wearing one for 5 years now, every ride. Every now & then I get a little conscious of it but no ones has ever been snide about it :) Its a Tipperary Sportage.
The only thing that happens to me is being mistaken for a kid LOL Happened at World actually, I kicked out my stirrup at second to pick my leg up over it ... announcer commented on "kids riding ability" LOL I was 34 at the time.
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Location: never in the right place | I do- Tipperary Sportage. Think of it as aerodynamics - no drag as with a hat and no hat fines. |
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| I wear one-a Caliente. |
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Location: Where I am happiest | Is this the helmet? http://www.doversaddlery.com/Tipperary-Sportage-8500-Riding-Helmet/p/Z1-36064A/eid=X18A00U1003/?KC=DEC037&utm_source=priceg&utm_medium=CSE&utm_campaign=MerchantAdv&zmam=1460880&zmas=1&zmac=35&zmap=0036064011990Z1-36064A&zmam=1460880&zmas=1&zmac=35&zmap=0036064011990Z1-36064A
I'm glad you posted this because I just told my husband I am going to start to wear a helmet when I ride. I'm old enough now, I have matured.lol. I dont have to impress anybody and nobody else lives my life for me or pays my bills. Who cares what anybody else thinks but actually, I see more and more of them at the races and it's good to see. It seems the higher IQ, older more professional ( in the work force ) are the biggest adult movement in wearing helmets. |
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Location: GA | that's the one |
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Location: Midwest | Nuevo, GPA's are a very expensive brand
It's a trendy thing for the H/J folks
eta... meant the gpa brand is the trend, not the helmets themselves, ya dang dislikers lmao
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Location: North Dakota | I have a Tippery Sportage. Love the low profile.
I never get on a horse without my helmet.
I do find it sad that at most of the horse events I attend, I am often the only adult wearing a helmet. |
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| I just went (this past Sunday) to the local Dover Saddlery store and got fitted for one. I ended up with one by Ovation. I knew I was hard to fit and gave the poor girl a run for her money. I would love a Charles Owen GR8 but can't afford to spend that much money right now so the Ovation was the next best fitting helmet for me.
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| I bought a Tipperary Sportage in October. Its a great helmet, low profile and light weight. I had a few people ask my why I started wearing one all of sudden. I told them I wanted to be a great role model for my daugher. She is only 2 but is starting to show interest in horses and riding with me. Plus I dont bounce off the ground like I use to..... now its just a hard thud.  |
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Location: here | Always |
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Location: NE Texas | I wear the Charles Owen Pro II in the shiny silver. I figure if i'm going ot wear one, might as well stick out like a sore thumb. HAHA. It is a little heavy, but I have gotten used to it and don't mind it anymore. ONly thing I don't like is that in the summer it's dang hot under that thing and I keep it on the entire time I ride. I typically am riding colts, so I sweat like crazy under that thing! |
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Location: Here | Yes I do! And I have for a long time now |
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Location: North carolina | I started wearing a one a couple of years ago. With age comes wisdom :) |
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Location: Canada | I do, I have no regrets about wearing it. I've had some bad crashes and I am so glad that I have worn my helmet. |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas |
That's the one I have and I love how light weight and comfortable it is. I will
actually forget I have it on.
The key is to have one that fits the shape of your head. Troxels are very uncomfortable
for me.
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| I've been wearing one for over 17 years. I've had Troxels- Legacy Gold, IRH ATH (for hunter/jumper shows), and just recently bought an Ovation that is a knockoff of the Tipperary.
BTW- Troxel has some really cool new designs on their helmets. I've been eyeing one for Playdays and Barrel Races.
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Location: Oklahoma | I've had 2 Troxels. I don't remember what the first one was. A plain schooling type I think. My husband just bought me a Troxel Rebel for Christmas. It has a cinch fit and seems lighter and more low profile than my last one. So far I like it better. |
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Location: Up and over to the right | Always have always will!
I school in an Ovation and show in a Charles Owen AYR8. Love my helmets! I'd rather be alive and 'lame' than brain dead and 'cool'.
My hat is for halter and showmanship only.
I love my horse but I don't trust him not to be a d**k some days. |
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Location: Mountains of VA | I always wear my helmet............just wish some of the "bigger" name riders would endorse and wear helmets themselves. I think it would make a huge difference and help save lives. |
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| I started to wear one this year. No one around here really does...when you go to bigger shows you see it, but not really at any of the jackpots.
Husband and I both decided to show in them.
Mine is a Troxel.
It kills me how in hunter jumpers and cross country it is the norm to wear a helmet, I don't understand why it would not be in barrel racing.
To each their own I guess...and frankly I don't care what people think of me for wearing one. |
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| I just started wearing one. It's not easy for me to do it, as I tend to be concerned about what people are thinking, but I keep hearing the stories and people's opinions mean nothing compared to possibly getting hurt, never riding again, or even worse.... Thumbs up to everyone who wears one, sets a good example for everyone!
ETA: I got the Troxel Intrepid, and so far I love it! Its comfortable and doesn't slip or move around and definitely does not get into my line of vision! 
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Location: Central Montana | I do, every time, every ride. The one exception I will make is if I'm in a show class, sometimes I will wear it, sometimes I won't. There is still a stigma in a show class and I do believe it affects placing.
I have an Ovation with the dial on the back and a Tipperay Sportage. |
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| I wear a Troxel. I started wearing one after a good friend of mine died as a result of a head injury. She was trail riding, her horse slipped and fell, when he tried to get up, he hit her in the head with his hoof. |
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Location: Jersey Girl | I wear a helmet  I am usually the only adult barrel racer wearing one. |
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Location: sunny california | since I make my living using my brain, I protect it. |
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Location: Dubach, LA | My 16.1 OTT guy bucks when he feels good. I'm thinking seriously about a helmet. I found one in a mag that just screams my name. It is purple and has a unicorn on the side! As long as I'm going for different... |
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Location: Jersey Girl | CanCan - 2014-02-08 8:00 AM My 16.1 OTT guy bucks when he feels good. I'm thinking seriously about a helmet. I found one in a mag that just screams my name. It is purple and has a unicorn on the side! As long as I'm going for different...
OOHHH I like the sounds of that one. I know if i didn't already have a helmet, I would buy one of the ones with a design on it and then bling it out with crystals...... |
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| I always wear a helmet. I started english so it has always been wear a helmet every time since I started. Kinda mixed in the circuits around here in barrel/poles some wear a helmet some don't but I would say its nearly 50:50. Some even wear the safety vests they wear in eventing/jumping. Your brain IS who you are...its not just life and death an accident could change who you are. |
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| I just wanted to say that it is encouraging to see a 3 page topic where nearly every one replying is wearing a helmet or seriously considering it.
I totally agree about being a little self conscious at the jackpots when you're the only one or one of a few wearing them. This is encouraging! |
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Location: Bandera, TX | batgirl1 - 2014-02-07 11:59 AM I do. Troxel and Tipperary. I have been running barrels for over 50 years. I am a WPRA gold card member and am probably the only one in a helmet at the rodeos. I used to be more vain and would never think of wearing one. Had a bad accident a couple of years ago and have worn one since. I am also very involved in racing and of course the jockeys all wear them and in the English world, they all wear them, and I thought, are barrel racers just that stupid? I decided that I was that stupid so I wised up.
There will be at least 3 girls running in the San Angelo slack wearing a helmet out of the 282.
I love yes, love wearing mine. Much easier than messing with my hat.
I start all my colts and like to ride by myself so they afford me a little "stupid" moment leeway.
I wear a helmet for all the other "dangerous" activities I love to do so it wasn't a big jump for me. I've been hurt more times riding than Fire Fighting, ski racing or even sky diving. |
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Location: Jersey Girl | OhMax - 2014-02-08 11:38 AM I I totally agree about being a little self conscious at the jackpots when you're the only one or one of a few wearing them. This is encouraging!
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Location: Utah | I plan on wearing one. I've been stuffing education into my head this past year and have a few more to go, I don't want to damage that part of my body. Accidents can happen and since Murphy stalks me all the time, I'd rather be safe than sorry. |
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Location: IL | Just bought myself a Tipperary this fall! Had been considering it for a long time and decided it was the smart thing to do. |
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| I just started wearing one. I had to be taken flight for life after fracturing my skull this last fall from a freak accident. I wear one not only for my safety, but for that fact I would never want to put my family and friends through that again. I bought a Troxel, so far so good :) |
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| My kids and I always wear a helmet. We have a combination of Troxels and Ovations.
I've worn a helmet since I was a kid .. I know for a fact that while I was preggers with my middle kid, my helmet saved me and my son's life. We were just standing in a creek visiting, when my horse slipped on a rock, went down and came up with her foot on my head, underwater. I am positive that it would not have had a good outcome without my helmet.
I wish more adults would wear helmets and I REALLY wish more adults would make their kids' wear helmets. I do not understand taking that kind of risk with a kid's future. We make our kids wear helmets to play football, ride a bike, 4 Wheel ... just don't understand how some can ignore the data on the long term consequences of multiple concussions.
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| I have ridden all my life mostly without a helmet....started wearing a helmet when my daughter questioned me why I make her wear one and I dont wear one....hmm....then I started working in the ER...saw so many head injuries from horse related accidents I saw what it did to the families....I dont wear one just to protect my head I wear one to protect my family from devastation .....those families loose loved ones or they eventually go to a nursing home and live out the rest of their days having someone care for them....it is a huge burden on the family left to care for you....think of that!!!!....Ooh I can tell you somethings about comments made to me about wearing a helmet....you would not believe .....people are so rude and I dont think they will ever change.....
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Location: Opelousas, LA | elk388 - 2014-02-08 2:32 PM I have ridden all my life mostly without a helmet....started wearing a helmet when my daughter questioned me why I make her wear one and I dont wear one....hmm....then I started working in the ER...saw so many head injuries from horse related accidents I saw what it did to the families....I dont wear one just to protect my head I wear one to protect my family from devastation .....those families loose loved ones or they eventually go to a nursing home and live out the rest of their days having someone care for them....it is a huge burden on the family left to care for you....think of that!!!!....Ooh I can tell you somethings about comments made to me about wearing a helmet....you would not believe .....people are so rude and I dont think they will ever change.....
Yep. No one has ever been rude to me about wearing a helmet, but it wouldn't bother me if they were.
What sucks is when my kid just wants to ride around with the other kids and they make fun of him because he is the only one in a helmet. Breaks my heart because he is such a kind kid and just wants to make friends, but I am not changing my mind on the helmet. |
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Location: Bigfoot Country | Well all these comments, I haven't read one negative one yet! No one has suffered from any injury from using a helmet! That's it....I'm getting one!!!
Thanks everyone for your thoughts and advice!
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Location: Soon where I want to be:) | I wear one. Today was actually a few adults with one. More then I normally see as sometime I can be the only one. |
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Location: The South | I almost died in September when my horse fell when we were loping big circles in our pasture, so I will be a helmet wearer from now on! I got a Troxel Intrepid with a fun design and I love it! It's so comfortable and lightweight. |
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On that Tippery, is that comfortable? Can you hear okay? |
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Location: The Great Northwest | hotpaints - 2014-02-08 3:48 PM I always wear my helmet............just wish some of the "bigger" name riders would endorse and wear helmets themselves. I think it would make a huge difference and help save lives.
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Location: Huffman, Texas | i i had my crash almost a year ago, 02/17/2013.. major concussion, knocked out, life flighted, neuro doc said no riding for a year.. WHAT!!!!!! he said if u must ride u MUST wear a helmet,..ok i'd compromise with that..it was 4 months before i could drive due to vertigo, which i still have just not as bad..i wear a troxel helmet, the rebel rocker.. im an advocate for them now and also now when i see a child with a helmet on, i KNOW those parents love their kid enough to put a helmet on that kids head...
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| Mine just came ! I was the gal who posted not too long ago about my self confidence flying out the window after seeing my friend's horrific riding accident. I used to wear one all the time, but sort of got away from it over the past 4 years. The one I bought is by Ovation, its the Z-Elite, super duper light weight ! Hubby couldn't believe it was a helmet in the box it was so light. And it fits well, I have a hard to fit head. Have not ridden yet, recovering from walking pneumonia but happy to have it :) |
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Location: Texas | I started riding in a helmet before the age of 5. Through my teen years, I was one of the only ones cruising around in a helmet. Now in my 20s, I see more people riding in helmets- young and old. I think it's a smart move :)
I ride in an Aegus Ussepa. I think it's now schooling rated. I've thought about upgrading, though I'm pretty fond of it.
I've had several freak accidents, one that includes me bailing off of a horse running full speed, being ran over and getting kicked in the head by the horse. Cracked my helmet, I walked away unhurt. Couldn't imagine such without my helmet. I was 16 years old, riding a bomb proof 20+ year old gelding. I've also had plenty of sliding stunts around the barrels where my horses have hit hard pan under soft dirt and we've gone sliding on our sides.
You cant prevent the what's to come, but you can be safe and ready.
Remember! Anytime your helmet has taken a crash with you, hit the ground, or cracked- it needs to be replaced!
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Location: Beecher IL | Tipperary Sportage love it |
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Location: Gonzales texas | Hope your friend is doing well! I wear a big fat troxel. I look like a big mushroom head but I don't care! I'm 62 and I started riding again a few yrs ago after many years. I don't have confidence or balance but its getting better! I'm teaching my 6 yr old grand daughter to ride on a 23 yr old that only walks and she does not get on without a helmet !! My husband ordered me the new troxel low profile a month before Christmas and we have still not got it!! ;( they also charged him for expedited shipping lol he was mad! They said its held up by customs? I wonder where it is. I went to an equine trail sports ride yesterday (fun) and I was definitely not in the minority there!! I'm seeing a few more helmet wearers at barrels races and that is good. I have a couple friends no longer with us that were fabulous riders and got killed by hitting their heads. They would still be here if they had been wearing helmets!!!! I love a cowgirl hat but I have 5 grand kids and lot of livin left to do!!! |
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Location: Where Governor's make the liscense plates | Barnmom - 2014-02-08 2:51 PM elk388 - 2014-02-08 2:32 PM I have ridden all my life mostly without a helmet....started wearing a helmet when my daughter questioned me why I make her wear one and I dont wear one....hmm....then I started working in the ER...saw so many head injuries from horse related accidents I saw what it did to the families....I dont wear one just to protect my head I wear one to protect my family from devastation .....those families loose loved ones or they eventually go to a nursing home and live out the rest of their days having someone care for them....it is a huge burden on the family left to care for you....think of that!!!!....Ooh I can tell you somethings about comments made to me about wearing a helmet....you would not believe .....people are so rude and I dont think they will ever change..... Yep. No one has ever been rude to me about wearing a helmet, but it wouldn't bother me if they were.
What sucks is when my kid just wants to ride around with the other kids and they make fun of him because he is the only one in a helmet. Breaks my heart because he is such a kind kid and just wants to make friends, but I am not changing my mind on the helmet.
That is horrible that the other kids make fun of yours for being safe! I'd go talk to the parents if I knew them..
I personally don't wear one, but am not against others making the choice to do so maybe someday I'll change a wear one until then pray for my risky self. |
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| Personally I don't wear a helmet, but I 100% should!! Honestly I know its silly not to wear one, when I rode hunter/jumpers I was always in a helmet, but then again I always hated it.
I suppose it's the memories of how uncomfortable it was that keep me from going back to it, but all this Tipperary Sport talk is giving me hope :) Good for you for the helmet thing though! Don't let anyone make you feel bad, despite the fact that I dumbly choose not to wear one I have a lot of respect for those who do because they do it for themselves and no one else!! |
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 Dr. Ruth
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Location: Blissfully happy Giants fan!!! | I do. My sister and I were one of the first in the association that we rode in. I can't remember a time that I didn't wear one. Now, I won't lie, I am a bit of a hypocrite. I wear it when I make a run but not when I am doing everyday stuff. And I know that is horrible. I have no excuse.
I won't give my reasons but I have them for why I wear one when I do and when I don't. Kensington used to make a helmet that was AMAZING. At least I think it was a kensington. I like mine but I am going to upgrade and go all out for a really nice one here in a minute.
I put my helmet on right before I make a run and I take it right off. And I have never cared what anyone thinks about me wearing it.
I actually had a guy tell me just a bit ago that I probably run better if I didn't wear a helmet-that it probably throws my balance off (I am a good rider BTW). I laughed and said 1 time in my entire life I didn't grab my helmet and I tried to make a run. I knocked 3 barrels down and was so off balance it wasn't even funny. I didn't kick or anything I was so conscious about it. It is like putting a saddle on my horse now. And yes, I snapped on that guy. Stupid roper. |
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Location: Bigfoot Country | sassy&tessa - 2014-02-10 9:02 AM I do. My sister and I were one of the first in the association that we rode in. I can't remember a time that I didn't wear one. Now, I won't lie, I am a bit of a hypocrite. I wear it when I make a run but not when I am doing everyday stuff. And I know that is horrible. I have no excuse.
I won't give my reasons but I have them for why I wear one when I do and when I don't. Kensington used to make a helmet that was AMAZING. At least I think it was a kensington. I like mine but I am going to upgrade and go all out for a really nice one here in a minute.
I put my helmet on right before I make a run and I take it right off. And I have never cared what anyone thinks about me wearing it.
I actually had a guy tell me just a bit ago that I probably run better if I didn't wear a helmet-that it probably throws my balance off (I am a good rider BTW). I laughed and said 1 time in my entire life I didn't grab my helmet and I tried to make a run. I knocked 3 barrels down and was so off balance it wasn't even funny. I didn't kick or anything I was so conscious about it. It is like putting a saddle on my horse now. And yes, I snapped on that guy. Stupid roper.
Hahahaha! yep, must have been a roper!!
I hoping for Murphy's law....if I wear a helmet, I will be safe from harm! It works with my shin guards! I don't hit barrels when I wear them! But the minute I don't think I need them.....BAM!! lol |
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Location: Blissfully happy Giants fan!!! | nuevocowgirl - 2014-02-10 9:56 AM sassy&tessa - 2014-02-10 9:02 AM I do. My sister and I were one of the first in the association that we rode in. I can't remember a time that I didn't wear one. Now, I won't lie, I am a bit of a hypocrite. I wear it when I make a run but not when I am doing everyday stuff. And I know that is horrible. I have no excuse.
I won't give my reasons but I have them for why I wear one when I do and when I don't. Kensington used to make a helmet that was AMAZING. At least I think it was a kensington. I like mine but I am going to upgrade and go all out for a really nice one here in a minute.
I put my helmet on right before I make a run and I take it right off. And I have never cared what anyone thinks about me wearing it.
I actually had a guy tell me just a bit ago that I probably run better if I didn't wear a helmet-that it probably throws my balance off (I am a good rider BTW). I laughed and said 1 time in my entire life I didn't grab my helmet and I tried to make a run. I knocked 3 barrels down and was so off balance it wasn't even funny. I didn't kick or anything I was so conscious about it. It is like putting a saddle on my horse now. And yes, I snapped on that guy. Stupid roper. Hahahaha! yep, must have been a roper!!
I hoping for Murphy's law....if I wear a helmet, I will be safe from harm! It works with my shin guards! I don't hit barrels when I wear them! But the minute I don't think I need them.....BAM!! lol
Spot on. I have permanent contusions in my lower legs. Doctors said I run the risk of very seirous and permanent damage to them if I don't wear protection on them. I don't run barrel hitters anymore so I don't wear them. Talk about gambling!! Mostly I don't wear them because I am lazy. Not lazy about grabbing a helmet but I am about shin gaurds. How retarded is that??? :) |
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Location: Bigfoot Country | sassy&tessa - 2014-02-10 10:02 AM
nuevocowgirl - 2014-02-10 9:56 AM sassy&tessa - 2014-02-10 9:02 AM I do. My sister and I were one of the first in the association that we rode in. I can't remember a time that I didn't wear one. Now, I won't lie, I am a bit of a hypocrite. I wear it when I make a run but not when I am doing everyday stuff. And I know that is horrible. I have no excuse.
I won't give my reasons but I have them for why I wear one when I do and when I don't. Kensington used to make a helmet that was AMAZING. At least I think it was a kensington. I like mine but I am going to upgrade and go all out for a really nice one here in a minute.
I put my helmet on right before I make a run and I take it right off. And I have never cared what anyone thinks about me wearing it.
I actually had a guy tell me just a bit ago that I probably run better if I didn't wear a helmet-that it probably throws my balance off (I am a good rider BTW). I laughed and said 1 time in my entire life I didn't grab my helmet and I tried to make a run. I knocked 3 barrels down and was so off balance it wasn't even funny. I didn't kick or anything I was so conscious about it. It is like putting a saddle on my horse now. And yes, I snapped on that guy. Stupid roper. Hahahaha! yep, must have been a roper!!
I hoping for Murphy's law....if I wear a helmet, I will be safe from harm! It works with my shin guards! I don't hit barrels when I wear them! But the minute I don't think I need them.....BAM!! lol
Have you seen the ones that are made into your socks? I guess they much just slip into a pocket on your sock? Pretty good idea. I just wear soccer shin guards under my pants. |
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Dr. Ruth
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Location: Blissfully happy Giants fan!!! | No I haven't but it is all right. My horses fear barrels so I figure I am safe right now. Until they learn something ugly. And I am pretty conscious of my legs. I can and will left them if needed. lol! |
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My Eating is Horrible
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Location: GA | The Tipperary Sportage is contoured for your ears, very comfortable with no problems hearing ... and the thing I really like about them is they come down in the back - protecting more of your head. |
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| My neighbor came over last night to BS and drink some beer. He was looking at one of my barrel racing pictures. He asked if the association made me wear a helmet or if it was a personal decision. I told him that it was a personal decision and I was surprised by his reaction. (He is a roper.) He said told me that it was a smart idea and that he has seen to many trust worthy horses have freak accidents and their owners not walk away from the accident. Its nice to hear the positive re-enforcement from others. |
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Location: Ky | I wear one every time I run. I should probably wear it when riding on the farm too, but I don't. Two years ago, my mare slid in the alley way from a run and fell over top of me and broke my helmet in four places. Thank God I only had a minor concussion! The doctor said that if I hadn't been wearing one, I could have died from the impact. Ever since, I can't even think about barrel racing without one. Sure, my pictures aren't as pretty with a big brown turtle shell on my head, but its worth knowing that I'm safer. I love my helmet! I use a troxel sierra. |
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Location: Where I am happiest | elk388 - 2014-02-08 2:32 PM I have ridden all my life mostly without a helmet....started wearing a helmet when my daughter questioned me why I make her wear one and I dont wear one....hmm....then I started working in the ER...saw so many head injuries from horse related accidents I saw what it did to the families....I dont wear one just to protect my head I wear one to protect my family from devastation .....those families loose loved ones or they eventually go to a nursing home and live out the rest of their days having someone care for them....it is a huge burden on the family left to care for you....think of that!!!!....Ooh I can tell you somethings about comments made to me about wearing a helmet....you would not believe .....people are so rude and I dont think they will ever change.....
Now thats powerfull.
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Location: The Great Northwest | A helmet is like the shin guards in that you are protected just in case you may need them. |
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Location: Texas | I will admit that I considered wearing one for years but always had some excuse as to why I had yet to get one. Well this past November a family member got a head injury, not horse related, but it was a real wake up call for me. My children were so distraught over what had happened. I ordered a helmet that week and now I ride in it all the time, even at home. I don't even think about it anymore - I love my helmet! I bought the Troxel with the brown leather… very comfy.
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Location: NE Texas | skye - 2014-02-10 3:57 PM A helmet is like the shin guards in that you are protected just in case you may need them. I wear those too.....UNDER my jeans so they are a tinge less conspicuous as my shiny silver helmet. But hey, i'm still one of the cool kids. LOL Maybe i'm just trying to live up to the Tin Foil Hat stigma we created so long ago.....
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| I wear one also. Was bucked off in August-concussion/stitches-I always wear one now! If I would have had one on, I would not have been as injured as I was.
I highly recommend the Tipperary Sportage! |
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Location: Eastern OH but my heart is in WV | This... |
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I don't know if the picture will work but here is my helmet. I never wore one but forced my children to. (still do for that matter). I saw a terrible accident in August, it was my first time in public wearing my helmet. I was so glad to be wearing mine that day and will continue to compete wearing one. I decided it was pretty silly for me to force my children yet I didn't wear one. My oldest daughter caught me on it and said "why do I have to if you don't" Good question...So I wear one now. Probably a good thing too since I fractured my skull in October and have a dent in my forehead from a farm accident, LOL! Maybe I should wear mine 24/7 :) |
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| Like the picture. Here's a pic from October. Helmets are so comfortable these days.
https://windon.shutterfly.com/pictures/472#472
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Location: North Dakota | purplemoon828 - 2014-02-11 6:08 PM https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10202004699463721&set=a.... I don't know if the picture will work but here is my helmet. I never wore one but forced my children to. (still do for that matter ). I saw a terrible accident in August, it was my first time in public wearing my helmet. I was so glad to be wearing mine that day and will continue to compete wearing one. I decided it was pretty silly for me to force my children yet I didn't wear one. My oldest daughter caught me on it and said "why do I have to if you don't" Good question...So I wear one now. Probably a good thing too since I fractured my skull in October and have a dent in my forehead from a farm accident, LOL! Maybe I should wear mine 24/7 : )
I hated it growing up, but now I can't imagine not wearing one and I am very thankful I had a helmet on when my filly tripped and rolled over me a few years back, knocking me unconscious. I can't image how bad I would have been hurt if I didn't have my helmet on.
There's been many times that I've been glad I've had my helmet on .... simply walking around the trailer on foot!!! Those danged goosenecks will get you. ;-)
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