Its
cool to wear a riding helmet
because the brain youve got
is the only one youre going
to get. Take good care
of it, because brain transplants
dont work.
Its
cool to wear a riding helmet
because if you fall and hit your
(helmeted) head, you will
probably still remember your
horses name and how to
ride. Most riding
accidents happen during pleasure
riding. Wear a helmet and
remember the pleasure!
Its
cool to wear a riding helmet
because you get to buy a new one
at least every five years. Every
helmet should be replaced after a
fall or sharp impact, and at
least every five years,
regardless of wear. Look at the
label inside your helmet and you
will find its
"birthdate." Even if
you havent had a spill,
every five years you still get to
update your look to the newest
techno-color helmet trend.
Its
cool to wear a riding helmet
because doing so significantly
lessens your chances of shelling
out $3 million for lifetime care
after a disabling head injury.
Head injuries are related to more
than 60% of all horse related
deaths. People have died after
bumping their heads on a door, on
the way to the bathroom in the
middle of the night. How much
harder will your head hit the
ground (or a standard or a fence
or a tree), after you come out of
the saddle of your galloping
horse?
Its
cool to wear a riding helmet
because somebody loves you.
After your next ride, put your
horse away, take off your helmet,
comb your hair, and go find
somebody you love. Give them a
big hug and promise them you will
wear an approved riding helmet
with the chin strap secured -
"every time, every
ride."
Its
cool to wear a riding helmet
because you can feel confident
that your head is well-protected
in case of an accident.
Nobody wants to fall. But anyone
who rides horses very much will
fall from time to time. Be
prepared with a properly fitted,
ASTM/SEI approved riding helmet.
Then enjoy the ride!
Its
cool to wear a riding helmet
because doing so significantly
decreases your chances of paying
$25,000 per day for hospital
costs following a serious brain
injury. Head injuries
are the most common reason for
horse-related hospital admissions
and deaths.
Its
cool to wear a riding helmet
because riding helmets work.
A bicycle helmet will not
adequately protect your head in a
fall from a horse. People fall
off bikes and horses at different
angles and in different
directions. A lot of scientific
research has gone into producing
helmets specifically designed to
protect human heads in equestrian
accidents.
Its
cool to wear a riding helmet
because you may help save a
friends life.
"Peer pressure" is the
main reason most equestrians wear
riding helmets. The people they
ride with wear helmets, so they
do, too. By setting an example
and making helmets an expected
part of "every ride - every
time," you may help to save
a friend from serious injury or
death.
Its
cool to wear a riding helmet
because the life you save may be
your own. Your life is
precious. Cherish it. Live to
ride another day. Got your
helmet?
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