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Title: “Many people consider the things government does for them to be social progress but they regard the things government does for others as socialism

Well, Joe - I got some good news and some bad news. The vest will help some but when I busted 4 ribs - two clean in half -
a few years ago the MD told me that a vest would not have helped because the break results from a compression of my body
not from something breaking them. I got launched by a new horse I was trying and mashed into a bank on the side of the trail. It broke
my ribs on the side as the couldn't bend as far as my body wanted them to bend.

I did get a vest to use for the time I was coming back from the injury and wore it religiously every time I rode for about 4 months. However, come
summer in the SE - it was either die of heat and dehydration or take a chance of getting launched again. I put the vest away and haven't used it since.

I know Debbie Parsons always rides with one in the FL heat and humidity - she must be one hell of a woman. The heat might not be as big an issue in CO. On the other hand
you could always stay away from amusement parks ;-) .

Trunab

Joe Long wrote:

I never get aboard a horse without a helmet, but I have not worn a vest
to date.  And I've cracked ribs twice from riding accidents, it's not
fun.  Last week I had a mishap on an amusement-park ride and cracked a
rib again.  That helped bring home the point that the ol' bod isn't as
young and resilient as it used to be (and heals more slowly).  So I am
beginning my search for a vest that will fit  me well, and I plan to
always wear it when riding as well.

  

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“Many people consider the things government does for them to be social progress but they regard the things government does for others as socialism.” Earl Warren, former Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court