Comments on: New York passes stricter helmet laws for youth equestrians

By: Loraine

Loraine — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 10:49:11 +0000

You may think you know your horse inside out, but when you’re riding down the road and a load truck goes by with an inconsiderate driver and they honk the horn or crank the music thinking its cute, or they aren’t looking at the road and they hit your horse, that helmet is the only hope you have. Two horses and riders were just struck by a distracted driver in GA. It happens. Don’t be an idiot – wear the helmet. For that matter, embrace the helmet! Pus some sparkle on it, dress it up, have fun with it, just wear it!

By: hal

hal — Sun, 25 Aug 2013 10:39:13 +0000

Riding is a very dangerous sport, yes. But to make it a law? Really? If I am on a baby or training a younger horse I will absolutely wear one but if I am on my show horse who I know isn’t going to hurt me I wont wear one. I just turned 16, and I will have my license soon. If we can make the choice to drive a vehicle that could also kill us or injure us just as bad or worse, at the age of 16, I think we should have the choice whether we wear a helmet or not.

By: Peggy

Peggy — Tue, 20 Aug 2013 12:21:32 +0000

I’m well over 18 and I always were a helment, as much for my family as for me. I don’t want them to have to take care of me after a brain injury. My helment saved my life just last year after my horse took an unexpected tumble on flat ground. Maybe it shouldn’t be a law, but I sure wish more people would voluntarily wear one.

By: pat

pat — Mon, 19 Aug 2013 15:54:09 +0000

I’m sick to death of all the laws!!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 13:09:32 +0000

they already have that law in missouri, it should be a law in all states, i only know a few people who ride without helmets, as i am under 18 i have to wear one, but i would never ride without one anyway

By: Dee

Dee — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 19:31:40 +0000

The fact that they had to pass a law for something that is common sense is sad. Anyone who rides should be wearing a helmet.

By: c

Mon, 12 Aug 2013 19:00:30 +0000

By: g

Sun, 11 Aug 2013 07:49:23 +0000

By: d

Sat, 10 Aug 2013 12:39:47 +0000

cool

By: Galadriel

Galadriel — Fri, 09 Aug 2013 23:52:12 +0000

That is great!