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• Absurd Helmet Excuses

  My horse's Parelli trainer told me that my horse was a handful. I asked if he wanted me to bring him a helmet. His response was a definite NO. I guess being macho is more important than protecting his brain.

  Posted by Cara January 13, 2012 20:31:35

• Cowgirl helmet

  Thanks for this. I ride western and just started wearing a helmet two years ago because it was required to participate in a clinic I wanted to ride in. I just kept wearing it when I rode after that because I paid for the thing; I wasn't going to waste my money! I'm glad I wear it too. I had a fall a few weeks ago because I was goofing around on my horse bareback. I landed with my head about three inches from a concrete wall and cracked that helmet pretty good on the ground. Who ever said you can't be a cowgirl wearing a helmet? I sure wouldn't be one without it today.
  There's a little girl that rides out at the ranch. Her parents are lifelong ranch people. The girl always asks why I wear a helmet. I am always sure to tell her within earshot of her mother, hoping she'll catch on. Not yet though.
  

  Posted by Kristine Nesbitt January 08, 2012 19:25:09