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Re: [RC] listening to music while on trail - scswag

Jonni,

What a nice note. I thank you for your response and will try and hook up my ear buds to my helmet when I get home from work. It's a great idea!  I did try the one ear trick and it works pretty well if you don't mind hearing only one side of the stereo sound.

I have only been listening to music in the arena or the trail training area on the ranch where my horse is boarded. It's been great not having to listen to the wood chippers or power saws with all the construction going on.

The artists I've included so far are....Garth Brooks, Santana, Queen, Dave Stamey, George Strait and a little Chopin.

Susan

On Apr 20, 2009, Jonni <txtrigger@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I have an Ipod shuffle. Tiny little guy, that is the size of a matchbox.
It clips on my helmet harness strap. We then took a set of the ear buds,
and wired them on to the helmet, so they attach to the harness strap,
lined up near my ears, but not IN my ears. I can listen to the Ipod, but
have the volume as such to hear the surrounding noises if I choose.
Works great for me.

Not every individual has the same feelings on listening to music while
riding, or at any time. Some have music as a large part of their lives,
and some may never ever buy a new CD, or even listen to the radio.
Just because one chooses to listen to music while riding does not mean
they are in error to those who want to hear nature around them. Your
choice, one way or another. I have known some endurance riders who had
thousands of miles, and were completely deaf. Does that mean it was a
danger to them to be riding when not able to hear horses coming up
behind, or even a rattle snake in the bushes? While our hearing is a
large part of being aware to situations on the trail, we can also pay
attention to our horses, and what they are telling us. I have found my
horses is often less silly and reactive when I listen to music, as I am
not looking for "boogers" in the woods, and while I sing along so only
my horse can hear me, he too, relaxes more. Works for me, does not
matter if it works for someone else. ;-)

And, in answer to what kind of music, I have local Texas country artists
loaded in the Ipod. Besides the horses, the local music scene is very
much part of our lives. So, I combine the two often, as I trot down the
trail.

Jonni

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