To Wear or Not to Wear? The Helmet Argument

The helmet debate is always a great cause for contention amongst horse people, especially western riders.  At a recent outing I noticed there were only two riders wearing helmets.  I hate the way they wreck my hair and look decidedly un-western, but all it takes is for you to lose your balance from a perfectly safe and quiet horse, which I like to think mine is, and if you land on your head it could be all over.  Better to wreck your hair and image than your head! 

Horsechannel.com has published an interesting article highlighting the arguments for not wearing a helmet, saying, "riding a horse is a risk-taking activity. Yet, despite statistics that prove safety helmets can protect a rider from serious head injuries, the same three reasons continually crop up as excuses for not donning a helmet. Are they really valid arguments for not wearing one? You decide."

by: Jo Johnson/Horsezone

Quick Link

• Read the full story at www.horsechannel.com and make your decision about wearing a helmet!