Photo 128 - Crockett Dumas, in my mind, has always felt
like he is Butch Cassidy reincarnated.
Photo 130 - Matt Madeiros, I think; at least his son is
protected.
Photo 156 - I don't think anyone could ever get Robert
Ribley into a helmet, but I could be wrong. Never seen him in one. Unless
his western hat has a helmet inside of it. There were some made, many
years ago. Maybe the company went out of business due to lack of interest
in their product.
I had a hard time getting my husband into a helmet for
the reasons that some other guys have - it just doesn't suit their
image. Image be darned, I'd rather have the protection than a cracked
skull. Lud sustained a nasty concussion after a horse fell out from under
him, at a flat-footed walk, on a flat trail. He hit the back of his head
on an exposed tree root. He always wears a helmet now, and it looks
stunning on him.
I wear one whenever I ride, and I forget I have it
on. I walk into the house to fix dinner and have to remember to take it
off.
