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| Delta Cowgirl - 2014-05-09 5:57 PM
She may have a very personal reason for being so persistent. Why not ask her why she is so persistent? It IS a personal choice and in all honesty I cringe when I see motorcycle riders without one, too. Twice helmets have saved my husband's life in motorcycle incidents. Twice! About two years ago a helmet saved me from brain injury when my mare decided to unseat me and caught me with a hoof when I hit the ground. If I'd not had the helmet -- who knows? I took a pretty sound whack on the head - and because of the helmet, got up and walked away with no issue. Otherwise, I would have probably had a very serious TBI. It's such a simple and easy thing to do to protect yourself and your children. But, it is a choice. I would simply ask this lady why she is so persistent -- hear her story and then explain your reason for deciding not to wear one. I can tell you - once a helmet has saved someone you love OR you have had a loved one or friend receive a TBI and become disabled, you DO become very loud about the need to wear them....and it's difficult to sit there and watch people risk themselves knowing how their lives and their loved ones lives will change forever in the blink of an eye. It's not just yourself you risk - someone has to take care of you after that brain injury.....
Totally agree! I strongly agree is a personal choice and every body should be respectful of each individual's choice. I have seen what a TBI does to a rider and their families, the painful recovery, relearning how to talk, walk, eat and let's not forget the financial burden! What we do is risky, so... why not to protect ourselves a little? but then again, that is my choice  |
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| What type of helmets are recommended for barrel racing? |
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| Nevertooold - 2014-05-09 2:05 PM
Tell her you have nothing to protect so what is her point? LOL
I totally agree. I think the young lady that lives near me would love to have a second chance to wear a helmet. She will never ride again or drive again. I am not invincible and I wear one. |
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Location: Midwest | sport565 - 2014-05-13 11:10 PM What type of helmets are recommended for barrel racing?
I think anything ASTM certified would be fine. :) |
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Location: Gainesville, TX | I haven't worn one much before except when required. But I had a yucky spill this weekend and ended up with six staples on the top of my head. If that hoof had hit just a bit harder or a bit further back I'd have been in a lot more trouble. I'm going to invest in one.
I like this one:
That being said. Yes, it is your choice. I would let her explain her persistence and then explain that your respect her opinion but it is ultimately your choice. |
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| sport565 - 2014-05-13 11:10 PM
What type of helmets are recommended for barrel racing?
barrelhorsenews has an add of Troxel helmets with some kind of design on it. I ride on an Ovation helmet. Very very light and very low profile. I love it!
http://www.doversaddlery.com/ovation%3f-deluxe-schooler-helmet/p/X1... |
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Location: Gainesville, TX | love2ridepre - 2014-05-14 8:18 AM
sport565 - 2014-05-13 11:10 PM
What type of helmets are recommended for barrel racing?
barrelhorsenews has an add of Troxel helmets with some kind of design on it. I ride on an Ovation helmet. Very very light and very low profile. I love it!
http://www.doversaddlery.com/ovation%3f-deluxe-schooler-helmet/p/X1...
May be the one pictured above. It's a troxel. |
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Location: NE Texas | I have a Charles Owen Pro II Skull Cap in silver. It fits great and meets all standards since it's made for the eventing world. You know they take some spills!
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Location: Kansas | Nevertooold - 2014-05-09 2:05 PM Tell her you have nothing to protect so what is her point? LOL
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Location: Oklahoma | I have 2 helmets... Charles Owen AYR8 and a GPA Speed Air Evolution. I used to work at a tack store and the most important thing about a helmet is having someone who has been trained in fitting them fit you. They need to be snug and sitting in the proper position on your head.
Also, everytime you fall and hit your head, even if your helmet looks ok you should still replace it. There may be interior damage that cannot easily be seen.
Growing up riding hunters/jumpers I was used to a helmet. I've gotten lazy over the years when I switched to western, but I am going to start wearing a helmet again. |
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| fancy!!! Let me know how it fits! |
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Location: The birthplace of Honest Abe | to add to the when you have a fall replace it statement, a lot of the helmets manufacturers either have warranties or discounts if you send your old one for the replacement |
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Location: Oklahoma | jenijill - 2014-05-14 6:50 AM to add to the when you have a fall replace it statement, a lot of the helmets manufacturers either have warranties or discounts if you send your old one for the replacement
Yes they do... Charles Owen's replacement is 3 years... The first year is a 40%, 2nd year is 30%, 3rd year is 20% discount. |
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