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"I JUST CAN'T MAKE MYSELF WEAR A HELMET." I have heard this statement many many times. I have even said it myself in years past. I am a helmet advocate these days and have been for a while now. When I decided to start wearing a helmet there was no big helmet trend happening, I don't think I had ever seen someone in the winners circle wearing one and trust me, it was HARD to put it on at that first barrel race. I made a decision to wear a helmet for my family's sake, but nowadays, I do it for me. After I got over the the embarrassment of wearing a helmet, I realized that it actually gave me a bit more confidence in my riding. I don't think as much about getting hurt, which frees me up to ride better. As far as worrying about what other people may think... I'm far past that age and quite frankly, don't really care what other people may think. I've got a lot of memories in this hard drive and I want to keep them there. Maybe it won't miraculously save me from something bad happening, but if it does, it won't be because I was too embarrassed to put on my lid. If you have been considering wearing a helmet, JUST DO IT, you'll be glad you did! Have a blessed day everyone.
Barrel Racing Clinics by Joy Cameron on Facebook
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Location: Big Blue Skies | I honestly like it much better than a hat. I found one that fits me well (ovation) and is comfortable. I find it much less distracting than a hat and the bonus of protecting head. |
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Location: Here | grinandbareit - 2015-11-02 6:35 PM "I JUST CAN'T MAKE MYSELF WEAR A HELMET." I have heard this statement many many times. I have even said it myself in years past. I am a helmet advocate these days and have been for a while now. When I decided to start wearing a helmet there was no big helmet trend happening, I don't think I had ever seen someone in the winners circle wearing one and trust me, it was HARD to put it on at that first barrel race. I made a decision to wear a helmet for my family's sake, but nowadays, I do it for me. After I got over the the embarrassment of wearing a helmet, I realized that it actually gave me a bit more confidence in my riding. I don't think as much about getting hurt, which frees me up to ride better. As far as worrying about what other people may think... I'm far past that age and quite frankly, don't really care what other people may think. I've got a lot of memories in this hard drive and I want to keep them there. Maybe it won't miraculously save me from something bad happening, but if it does, it won't be because I was too embarrassed to put on my lid. If you have been considering wearing a helmet, JUST DO IT, you'll be glad you did! Have a blessed day everyone. Barrel Racing Clinics by Joy Cameron on Facebook
Same here!!! I found more confidence as well!
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| grinandbareit - 2015-11-02 7:35 PM "I JUST CAN'T MAKE MYSELF WEAR A HELMET." I have heard this statement many many times. I have even said it myself in years past. I am a helmet advocate these days and have been for a while now. When I decided to start wearing a helmet there was no big helmet trend happening, I don't think I had ever seen someone in the winners circle wearing one and trust me, it was HARD to put it on at that first barrel race. I made a decision to wear a helmet for my family's sake, but nowadays, I do it for me. After I got over the the embarrassment of wearing a helmet, I realized that it actually gave me a bit more confidence in my riding. I don't think as much about getting hurt, which frees me up to ride better. As far as worrying about what other people may think... I'm far past that age and quite frankly, don't really care what other people may think. I've got a lot of memories in this hard drive and I want to keep them there. Maybe it won't miraculously save me from something bad happening, but if it does, it won't be because I was too embarrassed to put on my lid. If you have been considering wearing a helmet, JUST DO IT, you'll be glad you did! Have a blessed day everyone. Barrel Racing Clinics by Joy Cameron on Facebook
no offense meant but i find these statements funny as when i worked on track a helmet was required period. i put mine on when i got there and 5 hrs later i took it off
all year long it was a part of my atire. i would wear a hement a shows where they fine you simply because it was not coming off
unfornately my injury a helment would not have helped so i sit in this dam chair .
but when u say winner circle lol i thonk adair liptan brooks bank the list is long evey horserace u see the jockey has 1
its just a mental thing
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Location: Texas | vjls - 2015-11-03 8:31 AM
grinandbareit - 2015-11-02 7:35 PM "I JUST CAN'T MAKE MYSELF WEAR A HELMET." I have heard this statement many many times. I have even said it myself in years past. I am a helmet advocate these days and have been for a while now. When I decided to start wearing a helmet there was no big helmet trend happening, I don't think I had ever seen someone in the winners circle wearing one and trust me, it was HARD to put it on at that first barrel race. I made a decision to wear a helmet for my family's sake, but nowadays, I do it for me. After I got over the the embarrassment of wearing a helmet, I realized that it actually gave me a bit more confidence in my riding. I don't think as much about getting hurt, which frees me up to ride better. As far as worrying about what other people may think... I'm far past that age and quite frankly, don't really care what other people may think. I've got a lot of memories in this hard drive and I want to keep them there. Maybe it won't miraculously save me from something bad happening, but if it does, it won't be because I was too embarrassed to put on my lid. If you have been considering wearing a helmet, JUST DO IT, you'll be glad you did! Have a blessed day everyone. Barrel Racing Clinics by Joy Cameron on Facebook
no offense meant but i find these statements funny as when i worked on track a helmet was required period. i put mine on when i got there and 5 hrs later i took it off
all year long it was a part of my atire. i would wear a hement a shows where they fine you simply because it was not coming off
unfornately my injury a helment would not have helped so i sit in this dam chair .
but when u say winner circle lol i thonk adair liptan brooks bank the list is long evey horserace u see the jockey has 1
its just a mental thing
Helmets have definitely been around for many years in other disciplines, but not in western riding and definitely not in the rodeo/barrel racing world. I did not grow up with helmets and many of the people who did use them, in Western riding, were considered novice. Funny or not, it is just a fact.
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Location: NE Texas | I have an Ovation grey schooler, size Small, bought and is a bit too small. It's been on my head one time and I would make someone a really good deal on it so I can buy one the correct size. |
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Location: North Dakota | I never have to worry about my helmet falling off (like a hat would) during a barrel run!
Much eaiser! (and safer)
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| grinandbareit - 2015-11-03 12:36 PM vjls - 2015-11-03 8:31 AM grinandbareit - 2015-11-02 7:35 PM "I JUST CAN'T MAKE MYSELF WEAR A HELMET." I have heard this statement many many times. I have even said it myself in years past. I am a helmet advocate these days and have been for a while now. When I decided to start wearing a helmet there was no big helmet trend happening, I don't think I had ever seen someone in the winners circle wearing one and trust me, it was HARD to put it on at that first barrel race. I made a decision to wear a helmet for my family's sake, but nowadays, I do it for me. After I got over the the embarrassment of wearing a helmet, I realized that it actually gave me a bit more confidence in my riding. I don't think as much about getting hurt, which frees me up to ride better. As far as worrying about what other people may think... I'm far past that age and quite frankly, don't really care what other people may think. I've got a lot of memories in this hard drive and I want to keep them there. Maybe it won't miraculously save me from something bad happening, but if it does, it won't be because I was too embarrassed to put on my lid. If you have been considering wearing a helmet, JUST DO IT, you'll be glad you did! Have a blessed day everyone. Barrel Racing Clinics by Joy Cameron on Facebook no offense meant but i find these statements funny as when i worked on track a helmet was required period. i put mine on when i got there and 5 hrs later i took it off
all year long it was a part of my atire. i would wear a hement a shows where they fine you simply because it was not coming off
unfornately my injury a helment would not have helped so i sit in this dam chair .
but when u say winner circle lol i thonk adair liptan brooks bank the list is long evey horserace u see the jockey has 1
its just a mental thing Helmets have definitely been around for many years in other disciplines, but not in western riding and definitely not in the rodeo/barrel racing world. I did not grow up with helmets and many of the people who did use them, in Western riding, were considered novice. Funny or not, it is just a fact.
i just never thought it was a big deal , not to start a fight but it just wasn/t to me but then i learned a long time ago i really don/t care what other people think of
me i pay my bills they don/t
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| r_beau - 2015-11-03 12:49 PM I never have to worry about my helmet falling off (like a hat would) during a barrel run!
Much eaiser! (and safer)
This, love wearing a helmet. |
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Location: North Dakota | From the time I was 6 to the time I was 20 I rode without a helmet maybe 3 times. When you live in a state where it is illegal for minors to ride at a boarding/lesson facility without a helmet and you ride english most of your life, helmets are not a big deal. They are as much a part of the uniform as your boots. Now I'm bad and don't wear one as much as consistently but do believe helmets are the smart choice and applaud everyone that has jumped on the helmet bandwagon. |
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Location: Jersey Girl | rodeomom3 - 2015-11-04 9:56 AM r_beau - 2015-11-03 12:49 PM I never have to worry about my helmet falling off (like a hat would) during a barrel run!
Much eaiser! (and safer)
This, love wearing a helmet.
Ditto. One less thing to worry about.... |
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| I decided to wear one because I figured it was pretty hard to tell my children they had to but I wasn't needing to. Second of all I've had several facial injuries....kicked near eye socket, broken nose, 5 teeth broke out, bashed in forehead I figured I better get something on there or I was going to be in trouble some day. |
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Location: Do I hear Banjos? | Hey...no worries about it coming off and earning you a hat fine! |
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Location: NC | I don't understand when someone will say 'A helmet blocks your vision' but they won't be bothered by the gaudy awful hats they spend $300 on every year when the fads come & go.
I don't even know my helmet is on my head. It doesn't obstruct my view. It's aerodynamic. It hides my horribly sweaty hair in the summer. And I can decorate it and make it look awesome.
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Location: Probably On the Road to the Next Barrel Race! | ok since I can't go down to the local western store and buy one, how do I know what fits?
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Location: NC | CrossCreek - 2015-11-04 10:30 PM
ok since I can't go down to the local western store and buy one, how do I know what fits?
You go to the closest English tack store and try some on. Or find someone who has one you think you'd like. Or you find a website that has a good return policy and you measure your head and order the closest size and style you like, try it, return it if you don't like it and try another one.
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Tractor Supply carries the Troxels.
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Location: Idaho | I wear my helmet now. I wore one for a good 10 years, and when I started barrel racing I stopped wearing it. Since then I have had 4 concussions, and my last one was a dousy and scared the crap out of me. I should have worn one sooner, but it was my pride that said not to.
But now i wear one religously, and it has saved me a few times. Mind you.. Jackie Jackzlua has also taken to wearing a helmet for the same reason! I commend her for that and i hope it inspires others to do the same! It is the safe way to do it. |
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Location: The South | CrossCreek - 2015-11-04 9:30 PM ok since I can't go down to the local western store and buy one, how do I know what fits?
I was in the same boat, we don't have anything close to us, English or Western. I ended up picking out 4 or 5 from State Line Tack's website and kept my favorite and shipped the others back. I don't think I was out too much $ for shipping, it was pretty much the only option for me though. It's kind of nice to be able to make your decision in the comfort of your own home :) |
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Location: Texas | I love my helmet will never go back to a hat. I like it bc it's easier to deal with than a hat. I don't like messing with my hat when I'm trying to get 3yr olds ready to run for $100,000! |
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Location: Missouri | I started wearing one consistently after I had my daughter and started riding again. I'd ride during naptime and bring the video monitor and I was generally home alone. I think we all know that crap happens, and I didn't want crap to happen and risk lying unconscious for whatever length of time while my daughter slept inside by herself. The idea of her waking up and no one coming to get her until I got help made me sick. So, I started wearing a helmet. Maybe it's a stupid reason, but now I'm just used to it and I feel rather naked without it. |
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Location: here | To me its like wearing a seat belt.I cant imagine not wearing it. 2 years ago one of my horses spooked and spun around flinging me off my head hit a tree but I was ok as I did have my helmet on I was slightly dazed for a few minutes but was able to get up and walk home.
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