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07.16.08, 11:14 AM General Topics
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kids are going horseback riding this weekend -- are bicycle helmets ok or do we have to buy official riding helmets? why or why not? TIA! [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.16.08, 11:14 AM Flag
 

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bike helmets are fine. Have no idea why they would not be [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 11:15 AM Flag
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OP: Friend we're going with said "don't forget helmets!" and I said, "I think we'll just use bicycle helmets because we don't have riding helmets -- that's ok, right?" and she was negative about it but didn't tell us no. I wonder if it's a snooty thing, like my kids will look goofy without the "proper" helmet, or if it's a safety thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 11:21 AM Flag
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probably, my dc's went to Horse camp in the Hamptons and they let them use bike helmet...I'm sure I stood out as a cheepo but I just didn't have the time or efforts to find a "proper helmet" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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yes, it is a snooty thing. I'm actually surprised that the stable isn't going to provide helmets though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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agree - it's a liability issue for them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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we're riding privately -- not through a business, though i suppose the owners are liable nonetheless... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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Just wear the bike helmets - who cares. fwiw, I have been on horses since I could sit, and never wore a helmet unless jumping or on an untested horse. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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The only issue with bike helmets for kids is they are only good for one impact. (True for adults too but...) This is a general thing not a horse thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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NP: does that one impact count if its from DS slamming his helmet off his head onto the pavement in frustration because he lost bike privileges for a week for riding into the street? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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it might [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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it definitely counts as one impact [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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the chances of hurting your head while riding a horse (especially a trained stable one) are incredibly remote. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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As a world champion equestrian, I'm saying you're WRONG. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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world champoin equestrian? uh huh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:00 PM Flag
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"Bicycle helmets are similar to Horseback Riding safety helmets in appearance, but are not subject to the design specifications and standards that a riding helmet must pass in order to provide adequate protection. The most noticeable difference between these two types of helmets is the padding inside the helmet. Most Bicycle helmets have padding to protect the top of the head, and then they are filled in with comfort foam which offers no protection at all. A true Horseback Riding Helmet offers additional protection to the back of the head and the sweatband area of the helmet. Horseback Riding Helmets are tested by the Safety Equipment Institute (SEI) for Chinstrap retention, penetration by a sharp object, and for impact absorption. " [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:00 PM Flag
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