I don't understand why people would take the added risk of not
wearing a helmet, horses are dangerous enough as it is.When i say
this some people i know i get very stupid replies like "my horse
doesn't spook", I just don't get it.
just want to tell my story here. was
bushwacking with some friends, one who never wears a helmet (who shall remain
nameless). he was riding another CRAZY horse. i watched a little
old rock roll on down this horse's hoof, and the horse bucked and bucked so
hard, this high-milage-well-loved-by-many endurance rider came off. this
CRAZY horse then came down on unnamed riders ankle with a rear hoof.
didn't break anything, but provided a very deep, 10 (or so) sticher, which we
proceeded to pack with dirty t-shirt and a bandaid...(gotta get that first aid
kit together in my saddle bags!) i said "you know ____ you really should
be wearing a helmet!" and ____ said, "a helmet, i don't need a helmet,
my ankle needs a helmet!" this story is meant for entertainment
only, not to point fingers or to judge anyone's style of riding.
so, God's speed all you helmetless endurance
riders.
