Can’t Say It Enough

Yesterday I shared with you a story about why I use a helmet when I ride (Missed It? Read it . I directed you to Riders4Helmets.com for more information regarding International Helmet Awareness day and savings of up to 30% on helmets at many retailers. You can also see below some of the online stores featuring these discounts. I am not currently affiliated with any retailers so I do not profit from these links.

Today I want to spend a little more time on helmets. This weekend is International Helmet Awareness Day so it seems pertinent to stay on the topic.

STORIES – Some Accidents so far in 2017 involving head injuries. Not an exhaustive list.

Fatal Accidents

Jocelyn Campos, 19-Ft Worth, TX – Helmet Unknown
Kirsten Laney, 48 – Underwood, MN – Helmet Unknown
Laura Van Asten, 20 Darboy, WI – Wearing Helmet

Survivors

Katie Riley, Cattaraugus County, NY – Unmounted, wearing helmet; kicked in head
Rafael Hernandez, Joel Rosario, and Edgardo Zayas – All wearing helmets; Rosario’s helmet split in two; fall
Claire Parnell – Wearing helmet and air vest; trampled
Kevin Townley – Wearing helmet; kicked in head
Jessica Blake – Wearing helmet; Horse spooked
Emma Botfield – Wearing helmet; Fell from horse
Michael Lacey – Helmet Unknown; Horse fell, foot caught in stirrup
Paul Tapner – Wearing helmet: Horse fell

GREAT ARTICLES TO CHECK OUT

Journal of Neurosurgery: Adult sports-related traumatic brain injury in United States trauma centers
- Horseback Riding alone has contributed to 45.2% of traumatic brain injuries
Alberta, Canada: Safety Up – On Equestrian Helmets
- >60% horse related deaths are from head injuries
- 70-80% head injuries/deaths can be prevented with helmets
Troxel Helmets: The Top 10 Helmet Facts & Myths or Horseback Riding
- 1 in 5 horse related head injuries happen when not riding
The Horse Network; Anna Blake – Freak Riding Accident? Hardly