This message is from: "linda hickam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
30 years ago,my 16.3h combined training horse spooked,bucked,slipped and
fell on top of me.I only know this because someone told it to me.I was in a
coma for 3 weeks,I started to become conscious very slowly{still waiting,by
the way} I was paralyzed on my right side and saw double.I did have one of
those "useless" helmets on and we were just trotting! To this day my entire
right side is numb and I still see double.Head injuries aren't all that fun
but they're definitely harder on your family.......and you don't have to be
knocked out to have one.......just a little testimony
from linda{now you understand why I'm a little nutty........the one who not
only sees double but produces double[2 sets of twins]}
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>From: "Ingrid Ivic" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: "Fjord Horse List Fjords Mailing List" <[email protected]>
>Subject: head protection...
>Date: Wed, Sep 27, 2000, 5:11 AM
>
>This message is from: Ingrid Ivic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>Hi Carol,
>
>> I feel that you cannot go through life
>> protecting yourself form every possible accident that can happen. That is
>> why they call them accidents. Next thing we may start doing is suing the
>> saddle makers because we fell off our horse.
>
> Yes, you are certainly correct, we can NOT protect ourselves from every
>"accident" in life. They are bound to happen. Especially when we least expect
>them to. BUT, because we can lessen the impact to our heads (if and when we
>would fall)....Why Not? That's why it's called "protection".
> I have fallen off a bucking horse while wearing a helmet. Had a couple days
>in the hospital with a concussion, various broken bones and a wallop of a
>headache for a few days...but I am alive. (threw that helmet out...BIG BAD
>ding
>in it from a BIG BAD hoof)
>
>> Now I am not against those who
>> wish to wear a helmet and if I was racing or jumping or doing endurance, I
>> would wear one.
>
> Interesting...everyone seems to think the worst accidents take place while
>participating in the faster paced sports.
> Hmmmm....so, you can't get hurt while just sitting on your horse? I beg to
>differ....had a trail riding buddy (long time "experienced" rider of 15+
>years) who died after tumbling off her (seasoned) horse while we were
>at the standstill on a quiet trail we'd ridden for years....her horse reared
>up
>and over for no apparent reason. We will never know what happend...it was
>shocking to say the least. I lost a good friend, and 2 young children lost
>their
>mother. Unfortunately, this type of accident affects more than one person.
> When the ER Dr. said a helmet could have saved her life, considering where
>the impact to her skull was....well, I have ridden with a helmet ever since,
>for
>years now. Just can't get that day out of my mind, that kind of moment stays
>with you for ever.
>
>> Sorry, but for pleasure riding, I choose to go without. OK
>> off of the soap box I go. I am just tired of big brother (government)
>> protecting me from everything.
>
>> "Built FJORD tough"
>
> Wish our heads were as TOUGH as our fjords...sigh.
>
> I hope you never have an accident and your pleasure riding stays "a
>pleasure".
>Interesting to read everyone's opinion and experiences. Thanks for sharing
>yours.
>Wishing you the best...Ingrid
>
