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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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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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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. Â My sister and I were one of the first in the association that we rode in. Â I can't remember a time that I didn't wear one. Â Now, I won't lie, I am a bit of a hypocrite. Â I wear it when I make a run but not when I am doing everyday stuff. Â And I know that is horrible. Â 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. Â Kensington used to make a helmet that was AMAZING. Â At least I think it was a kensington. Â 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. Â And I have never cared what anyone thinks about me wearing it. Â
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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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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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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