ridecamp@endurance.net: [endurance] HELMETS

[endurance] HELMETS

Diana Maloney (diacomm@ix.netcom.com)
Wed, 30 Aug 1995 10:48:33 -0700

I'm pleased to see that MOST endurance riders are wearing helmets on
rides. I'm one who has been 'saved by the helmet' on more than one
occasion. On pleasure rides with non-endurance riders, I'm usually the
only one wearing a helmet.

However, I've heard that a law has been proposed in Washington that, as
of January 1996, equestrians will be required to wear full-face helmets
like the ones some motorcyclists use. Does anyone have information on
this?

I'm guessing that this is being proposed because of Christopher Reeve's
accident. I certainly hope it never comes to pass.

Diana