tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568084884850100400.post8840149166938811209..comments2023-05-10T17:19:13.594+02:00Comments on Pampered Ponies - Living the Luxurious Life in Luxembourg: FEI launches global safety helmet campaignAoifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06324156483692821044noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568084884850100400.post-61071976740964767172014-03-19T09:11:47.686+01:002014-03-19T09:11:47.686+01:00Haven't they now developed top hats that have ...Haven't they now developed top hats that have helmet protection built in?Aoifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06324156483692821044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568084884850100400.post-48436158091383733372012-12-21T19:18:29.060+01:002012-12-21T19:18:29.060+01:00Our provincial governing body instituted a minors ...Our provincial governing body instituted a minors at NBEA governed events helmet mandatory rule when I was about 15. I started dutifully wearing a helmet then and now as a senior rider, I can count the number of times since then that I have been on horseback without a helmet on two fingers. Once was a photoshoot, the next was at a trail riding string where all the 4H kids had helmets (I had no idea I would be riding) but there were not enough for me to wear one and they needed an extra guide. I can say with certainty that it translated to my daily habits after being implemented at a club/association level.Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13793505867552758436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568084884850100400.post-82849190357880710712012-12-20T21:21:07.041+01:002012-12-20T21:21:07.041+01:00Shame that they are being a bit hypocritical with ...Shame that they are being a bit hypocritical with regards dressage by using Courtney "my horse tripped and I ended up with a fractured skull" King-Dye as a spokesperson and then have this as their stance on dressage:<br />"Protective headgear is mandatory. Exception: Athletes 18 years and older, riding Horses seven (7) years and older may wear a top hat/bowler instead of Protective Headgear at the actual Competition and the warming-up directly prior to the Competition (with no break before the Competition), which includes riding between the stable and the warm-up area, riding of the competing Horse in the warm-up area, and riding back to the stable. A Protective Headgear formed as a top hat may be used in the same situations as a standard top hat. (art. 427.1)"<br />Oh yes, cause people over 18 have inbuilt brain protection, and horses over 7 never ever ever trip! Meh. Suppose it's a step in the right direction and fingers crossed it will extend further despite how lovely top hats look... Samnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568084884850100400.post-77201388286210577372012-12-19T14:52:09.422+01:002012-12-19T14:52:09.422+01:00Thanks for commenting Lauren, I agree with you 100...Thanks for commenting Lauren, I agree with you 100%. I wouldn't feel right on a horse without a helmet - for me it's a no brainer nowdays.Aoifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06324156483692821044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568084884850100400.post-91352703406532187332012-12-19T14:51:18.990+01:002012-12-19T14:51:18.990+01:00It's about time really, how this wasn't pa...It's about time really, how this wasn't part of the foundations of an international governing body i don't know!Aoifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06324156483692821044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568084884850100400.post-6062404126648810962012-12-19T00:51:26.624+01:002012-12-19T00:51:26.624+01:00Finally FEI! I have definitely ridden, galloped, ...Finally FEI! I have definitely ridden, galloped, jumped all without a helmet - but that's a stupid decision. I won't ride without one now, and feel that's the best choice for me.Laurenhttp://www.shemovedtotexas.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568084884850100400.post-77915628239021669972012-12-18T17:34:59.908+01:002012-12-18T17:34:59.908+01:00I'm glad to see FEI hop on the bandwagon!I'm glad to see FEI hop on the bandwagon!L.Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05052638724440787772noreply@blogger.com