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Posted 1/8/2008 2:58:47 PM
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Yeah, I wear a helmet. Everyone should wear one. I mean, it could one day save your life. I think that is important enough. I hope I don't sound rude, saying this and all. Sorry if you felt that way.


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Posted 1/8/2008 3:01:02 PM
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ya, when im riding on the road.or learning somthing new. other thand that no.

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Posted 1/8/2008 5:13:03 PM


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I know its your choice to wear or not wear a helmet... I guess you just dont care about your saftey.

Sorry. Im not trying to offend. But...

Heres a little story: This lady was on a completley bomb proof horse, cantering. Her horse trips and falls onto his knees, and the lady flies off. Of course, she didnt have a helmet. So she had a major concussion and was in the hospital for 2 days. I know you are like "That wont happen to me, and if it does, oh well". But really think about it...

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Posted 1/9/2008 2:15:59 PM


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*Aurora* (1/8/2008)
I know its your choice to wear or not wear a helmet... I guess you just dont care about your saftey.

Sorry. Im not trying to offend. But...

Heres a little story: This lady was on a completley bomb proof horse, cantering. Her horse trips and falls onto his knees, and the lady flies off. Of course, she didnt have a helmet. So she had a major concussion and was in the hospital for 2 days. I know you are like "That wont happen to me, and if it does, oh well". But really think about it...



I do care about my safety....cowgirl hats are a part of our western riding Attire   so  I personally dont think that you should go saying that "we dont care about safety"

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Posted 1/9/2008 2:44:36 PM


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[quote]*Aurora* (1/8/2008)
I know its your choice to wear or not wear a helmet... I guess you just dont care about your saftey.

Sorry. Im not trying to offend. But...

Heres a little story: This lady was on a completley bomb proof horse, cantering. Her horse trips and falls onto his knees, and the lady flies off. Of course, she didnt have a helmet. So she had a major concussion and was in the hospital for 2 days. I know you are like "That wont happen to me, and if it does, oh well". But really think about it...



Going around saying we don't care about our safety is pretty stupid...I don't say that just because you ride horses (which is one of the most dangerous sports) that you don't care about your safety...no, it's not that diffrent. I haven't worn my helmet in about 2 years.

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Posted 1/9/2008 5:55:15 PM


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Sorry guys. Please dont make this a fight. Im just saying that you have the oportunity to wear it at the barn, trails, etc. so you should. If you really cared about your saftey, youd wear it as much as you could... in my opinion. 

BTW: If you reply to this in a grumpy way, I wont respond.

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Posted 1/9/2008 6:22:52 PM


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no i dont wear one. i know its a big dea l an dwe should. i used to but not at my new barn. no one does. i think they have 2 helmets there. lol .but ik it could hurt me if i dont. ive had a horse fall with me, with out one on...but toolate.

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Posted 1/23/2008 10:37:08 AM


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Yup, I do. The only times I haven't were on a dude ranch/trail rides on vacation and when I just sat on my pony and grazed him for a few minutes.

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