Rein hazards

["Tracey" <tracey@tbt.co.za>]

AmandaPerez@ureach.com wrote:

>. somehow in the process her head got through the reins, which pulled under
her helmet, snagging on the strap. Neither the reins nor the helmet strap
broke - she was dragged for half a mile by the helmet, and died of the
injuries.>

Was this kid riding with leather reins?  I have never heard of this
happening except when the rider was riding with nylon / rope reins.


Tracey