All Blog Posts Tagged 'helmet' (5)

Absurd Helmet Excuses.

This week there was a photo of Queen Elizabeth riding at age 85. Bless her heart; she has always been a lover of horses. She was wearing her usual outdoor head wear- a scarf. There was some internet banter about the missing helmet.

I notice her family members wearing helmets for polo; perhaps she falls into that category of riders who think that some equine events require helmets, but not others. It is the ‘Sometimes Dangerous’ argument. I used to use it…

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Added by Anna Blake on January 6, 2012 at 8:14am — 5 Comments

Dressage Canada's New Helmet Rules

Dressage Canada has recently announced new safety rules in regards to helmets. Riders at the fourth level and below are now required to wear an ASTM/SEI approved helmet while mounted on show grounds. See below for the full and complete rule change:

As of May 1st, 2011, the following rule regarding safety headgear will be adopted by Dressage Canada:

1. ASTM/SEI or BSI approved headgear must be worn by all riders showing Fourth Level and below, regardless of age, when… Continue

Added by The HorseLady Blog on March 28, 2011 at 9:17pm — No Comments

Staying Safe – Plan ahead to keep trail riding a positive experience

Staying Safe – Plan ahead to keep trail riding a positive experience

**Lindsey Forkun Equestrian advocates for you to wear a helmet

Trail riding is an excellent way to mentally stimulate your horse, build physical fitness for both…

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Added by Lindsey Forkun on July 22, 2010 at 8:30am — 2 Comments

Parelli Parade of Preposterousness

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Added by Kimberly Cox Carneal on July 7, 2010 at 10:30pm — 3 Comments

Starting and running a 501(c)3, or how to use up all your free time (5 May 2010)

After owning Troxel helmets for over 10 years, I was dismayed to discover that the Troxel Legacy Gold sizing/styling had changed and it no longer fit. When I called customer service to ask about the issue, they weren't very helpful. But in the

process, I heard from several people - at local tacks stores, and on different forums - where others had had the same problem. So apparently it wasn't

my ego making my head circumference mushroom.

I…

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Added by Special Horses, Inc. on May 6, 2010 at 2:19am — No Comments