Comments on: Courtney King Dye’s Riders4Helmets Safety Symposium video address

By: Sandra Sullivan

Sandra Sullivan — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 01:03:07 +0000

I have ridden motorcycles and horses for years. I’d never think of riding either without a helmet. Now I wear a helmet even while grooming and preparing to ride. I require my nieces and nephews to wear a helmet when they are visiting the horses even if they aren’t riding.

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 06:20:06 +0000

The comment that “everyone is a role model for someone” is very true. How many young riders are at our barns and, whether we know it or not, look to more experienced riders as role models. If we don’t take this role seriously and pass along good habits, we are doing as much harm as fall can.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 19:56:01 +0000

I feel naked if I even sit on my horse without a helmet. Even on mounting blocks I wear a helmet even if Im not mounting. I did a back flip off one and pulled my neck and had a concussion just falling 2ft. Always wear a helmet

By: Alexandria

Alexandria — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 14:42:06 +0000

I always wear my helmet. I hear too many stories like this that scared me into riding. I’ve also had my fair share of falls so I’m always greatful for my helmet. If I wasn’t wearing a helmet when I got thrown off my horse and dragged with my hands caught on the reins, I wouldn’t be here today. My helmet has hoof marks where I could have been kicked in the head. They remind me that horses are animals, not robots so we aren’t always going to know what they’ll do next.
Be safe guys. Helmets always.

By: Galadriel

Galadriel — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 16:49:33 +0000

It’s sad that something tragic like this had to happen for people to realize that our brains and heads are important. Use your brain and wear a helmet!

By: Becki

Becki — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 09:42:27 +0000

Thanks for this article. Because of her accident I have started to wear a helmet every ride!

By: TRAIL RIDER

TRAIL RIDER — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 06:18:48 +0000

SOMETIMES IT TAKES AN ACCIDENT TO REALIZE THAT YOU ARENT INVINCIBLE. I KNOW FROM EXPERIENCE. BUT IT SHOULDNT COME TO THAT. I REALIZE THIS NOW. HELMETS SHOULD BE MANDATORY FOR EVERY PARTICIPANT IN EVERY EQUINE RELATED SPORT. FROM RIDING OR DRIVING MINI’S TO DRAFTS, DONKEYS OR MULES, WHETHER YOU ARE A YOUNG PERSON OR OLD PERSON. EITHER RIDING STYLE, WESTERN OR ENGLISH, AND WHETHER YOU ARE TRAINING, SHOWING, OR RIDING RECREATIONALLY. PUT A HELMET ON!!! YOUR BRAIN AND LIFE ISNT REPLACEABLE!!!

By: PKL

PKL — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 03:37:59 +0000

Helemts should alway be used.