When Lud and I rode horse patrol in a state park, we
wore helmets. I think they looked very smart and "in uniform". You
don't see motorcycle policemen riding without helmets. It's just part of
the uniform. A mounted posse would look different. I'm in favor of
someone creating a western hat with a comfy helmet built in. Make it a
fad, and lots of folks will use it. Making something a fad is almost a
guarantee it will be worn.
A friend of mine volunteers for a big city
posse. They do parades and other events and ride a lot on pavement, but
they are considered "out of uniform" if they put on a helmet. Protecting
the public, but not themselves.
"...Is that more a tendency to ride without an helmet on
the west coast?..."
The macho image of the wild west cowboy is alive and
well here in Montana. Lots of folk make all sorts of excuses, but it
always comes down to "I am to macho, someone may think I am a
sissy."
Ed
Ed & Wendy Hauser 2994 Mittower
Road Victor, MT 59875
