Comments on: Expanded helmet rules for U.S. Dressage riders take effect April 1.

By: Bruce A

Bruce A — Sat, 29 Jun 2013 10:25:05 +0000

I really liked the article, however I feel that helmets should be mandatory in all disciplines, and all age riders. Far to often riders are getting to many head injuries that could be prevented if only they were wearing helmets.

By: Hillary

Hillary — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:08:34 +0000

I’m glad helmet use is becoming the norm. As our young riders see top competitors wearing helmets, they will accept helmet use as the standard and continue wearing them in show and in practice as they mature and advance through the levels. I look forward to the day when helmet use isn’t an adjustment we have to make, but the standard. (Personally, I’m a huge fan of skull caps)

By: kygal

kygal — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 07:42:51 +0000

safety first

By: Galadriel

Galadriel — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 23:46:32 +0000

This is great news! Yay!
Our brains are precious!

By: PKL

PKL — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 06:01:36 +0000

Set a good example for younger riders, being tough might look good, until its too late.

By: Valerie

Valerie — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 06:01:14 +0000

I agree, Fantastic! With young riders, it’s important for them to see upper level and adult riders wearing their helmets as an example of proper dressing. I always wear my helmet and sometimes even when schooling on the ground. I work at a barn that provides therapeutic riding including rehabilitation of injured riders. Let’s keep what little is left of our sanity!

By: Mia

Mia — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 05:35:02 +0000

I think its fantastic! I wear a helmet every time I ride my bicycle or my horse. I love having my brain intact. A fully functional brain really helps me enjoy life.
I also wear my seat belt when driving my car. I take full advantage of safety gear to keep me performing at my absolute best.

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 04:24:39 +0000

Absolutely ridiculous! If a riders on .a St. Geo or above horses are in such imminent danger they need to be suited up like nascar drivers we’re in no danger of brain injury – we’ve already lost our minds!