Parents: Helmets!!!! FYI
- Thread starter duchess1
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DOesnt make it right, but alot of parents grew up in the age where children didnt wear helmets.I didnt as a child. We were just uneducated about the benefits of wearing helmets and no one around us wore them either. You are doing the right thing by venting, someone might read this and realize--duh I should do it. 
Larry Gude
Strung Out
I was wondering the other day why don't horsey people wear motorcycle type helmets? How many of you have had the little sissy horsey helmets fall off on the way to the ground?
Serious question here. It's a lot further to the ground from horseback than from dirt bike.
Serious question here. It's a lot further to the ground from horseback than from dirt bike.
Mojo
New Member
True, but 1 HP isn't quite as fast.
CountryLady
luvmyponies
IF you helment is falling off, you aren't wearing it correctly!!!
Motorcycle helmets aren't really made for falling off your bike (well I guess they would probably actually help then). They are made for keeping the head and teeth all together so the body can be identified!
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Larry Gude
Strung Out
You ever ride a one HP? Plenty fast in my book. I've hurt myself numerous times on a dirt bike, including concussion, going slow in a turn. With a helmet on.
Larry Gude
Strung Out
IF you helment is falling off, you aren't wearing it correctly!!!
Motorcycle helmets aren't really made for falling off your bike (well I guess they would probably actually help then). The heck they're not! :
IntegritysDream
New Member
They make strong helmets for the impact of horse falls esp. for jockeys... there helmets are one of the safest you can buy, but not safe enough for motorcycles. Your helmet should protect you from the impact IF it fits you correctly, should be snug, almost tight, but shouldnt give you a headache. If it falls of, its too big. Ive seen troxels crack very easliy, i have a charles owens and LOVE it, from research ive found they are super safe. Most riding barns only allow those only 18 to ride without a helmet, and even then, thats ONLY if you were doing flat work... usually you are forced under insurence/liability laws no matter how old you are, to ride with a helmet at all times... ESP when jumping!
CountryLady
luvmyponies
DOesnt make it right, but alot of parents grew up in the age where children didnt wear helmets.I didnt as a child. We were just uneducated about the benefits of wearing helmets and no one around us wore them either. You are doing the right thing by venting, someone might read this and realize--duh I should do it.
I grew up in a time when only english jumpers wore helmets. I rode western and never wore one. But I bought my kids helments, and when I bought theirs I pick up one for me. I sometimes forget it out of habit, but I am trying to remember more and more. So my new habit is I almost always wear it.
BUTT! I can tell you out of all the years of riding and being thrown off more times that I can begin to count,.....I HAVE NEVER....(knock on wood) fallen and hit my head. I always seem to land on my ARSH!
CountryLady
luvmyponies
Maybe you need to go to helmet wearing 101 class!!
JKIf you are used to wearing motorcycle helments, the concept it the same for horseback riding helmets. The chintrap fits snugly under your chin. If it doesn't....... snug it up til it does.
Horseback riding helmets also usually have a head band adjustment to be adjusted to fit snugly around your fore and back of your head. (Not sure about english helments, I think you have to by them by the size, but they do have chin straps.
........and in both cases, NEVER WEAR A DEFECTIVE HELMET!!!!!!
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Larry Gude
Strung Out
Maybe you need to go to helmet wearing 101 class!!
If you are used to wearing motorcycle helments, the concept it the same for horseback riding helmets. The chintrap fits snugly under your chin. If it doesn't snug it up til it does.
Horseback riding helmets also usually have a head band adjustment to be adjusted to fit snugly around your fore and back of your head. (Not sure about english helments, I thinkg you have to by them by the size, but they do have chin straps.
........and in both cases, NEVER WEAR A DEFECTIVE HELMET!!!!!!
Well, I don't ride horsies anymore and it sounds like the one the folks made me wear was simply a bad fit. The ONLY thing that held it on was the chin strap.
My dirt bike helmet doesn't come off even when I'm not wearing the strap. At least at moderate speed crashes.
Sadielady
Ahhhh Florida!
I don't ever WANT to fall off but occasionally it happens. The older I am the harder the ground feels. I always wear a helmet.
Well, I don't ride horsies anymore and it sounds like the one the folks made me wear was simply a bad fit. The ONLY thing that held it on was the chin strap.
My dirt bike helmet doesn't come off even when I'm not wearing the strap. At least at moderate speed crashes.
When did you ride? The helmets used today are NOT the same as 20yrs ago.
They're much nicer and actually work now.
The old velvet style helmet only had cloth to hold it off the top of your head and maybe a little foam for comfort. I have my old helmet on display with other antiques in our spare bedroom.
Larry Gude
Strung Out
devinej
New Member
yep, helmets now a-days are quite different than helmets 30 years ago. so many types, and they actually protect your head, whereas those old hunt caps don't. look for astm-sei approved helmets - they are the ones that work. you can get any style and color and fit and price range that you want. i am dead sure they have saved me a lot of recovery time numerous times!
SugarNSpikes
New Member
I used to hate helmets, but then one day I fell at a show where wearing a helmet was required. I landed so hard on my head that it cracked the helmet in half and gave me a wonderful concussion and all of that. The doctor said that there would have been some brain damage if it weren't for that helmet.
Phyxius
Zoooooooom
There are numerous types of riding helmets. There is the hunt cap which is just for looks and has no strap/harness and has not been tested. Basically it's a velvet ball cap, good for nothing.
Many schools, stables, shows/events require an ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) approved helmet. If properly fitted this helmet will not fly off.
I guess I have not had enough excitement lately, because I am sure I will be slamed for this, BUT I hate helmets of any kind! Not that I debate the concept, and I do believe minors should wear them, but I personally hate them. It maybe me, but my husband who has been riding motorcycles for decades(and due to the law wears a helmet) also feels it hinders his peripheral vision. And as far as brain damage you could get that from lack of oxygen to the brain due to...eclampsia! So if your a timid person I suggest you stay away from horses, motorcycles and sex too!
HeavyChevy75
Podunk FL
I always wear my helmet. I have fallen off one two many times and the helmet has kept me from getting hurt. I still have gotten my bell rung but still can eat, feed myself, and talk.
Sadielady
Ahhhh Florida!
I hate seat belts. Lets stop using them. Big brother has been trying to protect us too long. And hand guns, every child should learn to use one. Lets educate our children about sex as soon as possible. Who needs condoms? They are only 97% effective anyway. Why should we set age limits on drinking and driving? And how about legalizing drugs? Let's just use common sennse! "Why do we need big brother?"
