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Location: In the Hills of Texas | stayceem - 2017-02-21 3:03 PM SloRide - 2017-02-21 1:25 PM I think for me it was having kids. I want to be a responsible role model. And my husband made it a requirement lol. He said it would make him feel better if I used one. Can't blame the man for caring about his wife. I will say that I do not find them comfortable so I am still getting used to it. I need to find me some of those banana clips. I know FT is a touchy subject on here but I tried one of hers at a tack store the other day and it was incredibly comfortable. I don't normally wear a helmet mainly because I always hated how they fit but I am not thinking I may jump on the bandwagon since they are so comfortable. I am sure there are others just as comfortable but I was impressed!
I had 2 Troxels and I hated the way they fit and I couldn't get them off fast enough everytime I wore them. I had a friend that told me that Helmets are shaped differently and I needed to go and try different makers out to find one that fit my head and when I did, it would be very comfortable. She was right and the Tipperary Sportage fits great and is very comfortable plus it keeps the sun off of my head.
I started to wear one after I had two different horses fall when I was riding on our property. My husband told me to go get a helmet and I did but it would be years before I ran with one.
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Location: The best kept secret in TX | Speaking of FT Helmets... I saw some for sale for $55. They're loud colors but in case you've been wanting to try one here ya go. I wish I had $55 to spend. I'd be buying one to try... I tried one at the store and I agree that they are comfy... I wish they came in just black... I'm not fast enough for all the flash LOL
http://www.teskeys.com/bargain-barn/fallon-taylor-collection-troxel-performance-helmets.html |
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Those are a bit too flashy for me also LOL. I like the ones that are fun but not super loud. |
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Location: Arkansas | ~BINGO~ - 2017-02-22 9:20 AM
Well shoot. I guess my new sets will be out of style by the time I use it. Hubby bought me two fringe sets at Cowboy Christmas. I was never a big fan, but really liked the colors. However, since then, I haven't put my bits on the new headstalls. Maybe I'll put them in the closet until they "come back". I will always, shamelessly love my bling tack.
Laura's birthday present just came in about an hour ago (breastcollar to match her Christmas headstall from Heritage Tack) and all I could think about was oh Lord according to BHW it's already out of style!!  |
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Location: Cocoa, Florida | Chandler's Mom - 2017-02-22 9:12 PM
~BINGO~ - 2017-02-22 9:20 AM
Well shoot. I guess my new sets will be out of style by the time I use it. Hubby bought me two fringe sets at Cowboy Christmas. I was never a big fan, but really liked the colors. However, since then, I haven't put my bits on the new headstalls. Maybe I'll put them in the closet until they "come back". I will always, shamelessly love my bling tack.
Laura's birthday present just came in about an hour ago (breastcollar to match her Christmas headstall from Heritage Tack ) and all I could think about was oh Lord according to BHW it's already out of style!!
lol I don't think they're quite out of style yet but I was referring to Fallon more then anything dropping the fringe breast collars now and her followers who are doing the same. I think fringe may always be in to an extent.... I personally have never had any breast collar fringe but I have had fringe on the back of a rodeo shirt that I LOVED for years and years.
I just notice in MY area less helmets then before, so I hope it was more for safety and not just a "fad" that may fade away. |
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Location: on my horse | Rolling J - 2017-02-21 10:43 AM
I think helmets will only continue to become more used. My daughter is 15 and has been wearing one since the first time she was on a horse. It is second nature for her, her generation and those younger. Even on the rodeo scene (for barrels and poles ), helmets are becoming a normal sight. Went to a barrel race over the weekend and even saw a couple of men wearing them 
With the internet and social media, the stories of what can happen are so easily spread these days. Makes the awareness of the importance of head protection in your face. I know it makes me think twice before getting on.
Our local saddle club made an incentive for men to wear helmets while competing in their events and a bunch of them banded together and started this "real men wear helmets" thing and I LOVE it. I'm talking teenage boys to grandpas wearing the helmets, they even take some extras around to shows with them lol
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Location: Arkansas | RnRJack - 2017-02-23 10:12 AM
Chandler's Mom - 2017-02-22 9:12 PM
~BINGO~ - 2017-02-22 9:20 AM
Well shoot. I guess my new sets will be out of style by the time I use it. Hubby bought me two fringe sets at Cowboy Christmas. I was never a big fan, but really liked the colors. However, since then, I haven't put my bits on the new headstalls. Maybe I'll put them in the closet until they "come back". I will always, shamelessly love my bling tack.
Laura's birthday present just came in about an hour ago (breastcollar to match her Christmas headstall from Heritage Tack ) and all I could think about was oh Lord according to BHW it's already out of style!!
lol I don't think they're quite out of style yet but I was referring to Fallon more then anything dropping the fringe breast collars now and her followers who are doing the same. I think fringe may always be in to an extent.... I personally have never had any breast collar fringe but I have had fringe on the back of a rodeo shirt that I LOVED for years and years.
I just notice in MY area less helmets then before, so I hope it was more for safety and not just a "fad" that may fade away.
We won't let her have it til Monday (her actual birthday), but she's so excited! (She knows what she's getting. . . ) I just had to open it, and it's really pretty. I personally wouldn't do the fringe, but I'm still hoping she'll let me put it on Two for a photo op since she's black and there are some black stones in the set. I'll never own anything like that, so it's the only way my poor mare will get to be that shiny! |
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| Frodo - 2017-02-20 2:47 PM Fringe makes equine athletes look ridiculous. If they could talk they'd tell you that.
 Yes I would!!!!!
Fringe makes everything look bigger than it actually is............ put it on your body anywhere it makes it look wider, thicker, etc. It is not flattering on any body horse or human. To each their own. |
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| GLP - 2017-02-21 1:21 PM
dkcowgirl - 2017-02-21 1:15 PM
Not to hijack the thread but...what started ya'll wearing helments? Injury or just because you've read about injuries or to be proactive in prevention?
Honestly just curious...have a lot of horse people in my family that have never worn one so it's very foreign to me. I've noticed more helments than usual, but not enough for it to be considered "normal" wear either.
After not riding for 10 years, I started back up and was a TOTALLY different rider, mostly because I am 50 lbs. heavier, I think. I lost all my confidence and balance was off. So I started really observing and thinking about what my problem was other than being fat. I realized that I was not brave at all anymore, so I bought a helmet and I felt more confident, started yoga, got stronger, more confidence. I still am not fearless like I was when I was younger, but that helmet sure helped me out.
This so hits home for me. Due to health issues for both my horse and me, we haven't competed regularly for several years. We're finally both well at the same time and I had a friend help me get the horse back in shape. HOwever, I find now that as I'm starting to ride again the confidence and balance is not what it used to be. I'm also a senior rider which adds another helmet reason. I think my balance is better than I may think it is, so maybe getting a helmet will help my confidence. Thanks for posting.
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Location: Oklahoma | Don't really care about trends , and fashion continually recycles as that is how they make money.
Color ,flash, bling for Rodeo is a no brainer, look good, people cheer, horse runs faster... it is a spectator sport and they provide your pay.Even at open races , it can help your confidence. Horses KNOW when they look good too.
I have worn helmets since college ( early80s) when I started jumping. I wore them for English, working colts, trail riding , galloping racehorses etc but not to barrel race . DUMB. My kids have only rode w them. So they( my 90s lids) gathered dust a lot for the2's until several falls and a very tall horse, new styles , time to upgrade! Love the new Troxels much better than 25 yrs ago. I was the only one around , now it is half the people, mostly over 50 and under 20. I am much happier in a helmet, light, airy, stays on and costs less than pricey hats. |
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