perma-grin
Instructor PSIA L 3, APD Alpine Ski training MHSP
I try to wear my helmet when I ride inside or out. For some reason I find this to be something that I have to make myself do. I know that I should wear it everytime I ride, but I tend to forget it if I'm riding inside. I'm pretty good about remembering it for trail or working a green horse, but I guess the walls of the arena and the mount block are just as dangerous. And Bunny is just a likely to blows up inside or out, as any other horse is. For some reason I have a harder time making myself wear a helmet to ride than I do for skiing or cycling. Which is weird I've been riding since childhood but I'm still just your basic hack nothing to make Debbie McDonald or Anky loose any sleep over. However I am a very strong acomplished skier (not intending to sound arrogant here), and I would never be caught skiing without my helmet on! I have been wearing one to ski for almost 14 yrs now. I'm not sure what my hang up is with wearing it? I think I tend to just associate a helmet with showing, go figure. I also think that maybe it say's to Bunny that I don't trust you, or my ability to communicate with you. Which I know is stupid but sometimes thats the way I feel about it. I did get a recreational helmet last summer that is more comfortable and relaxed looking. I need to make myself wear it all the time I can't keep her safe if I'm not being safe while I'm riding her.