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Soooo... will I need a new helmet?

2K views 16 replies 9 participants last post by  JustDressageIt 
#1 ·
Well today while I was riding, I got the awesome opportunity (not)to ride a horse that's infamous for bucking, rearing, and refusing jumps. I get to the 3rd jump of the line and go over....next thing i remember was me kneeling on my knees (don't even remember getting up onto them) and being really dizzy and my sholder throbing. Well, I landed on my head pretty hard.

I was wondering if I need a new helmet incase there's a dent on the inside or something? I fell on the same side of it as I did the previous time. Is it toast?

Sigh....Thanks in advance.
 
#3 ·
Yep, get a new helmet. What isn't apparent on the outside might be the deal breaker on the inside.
When did you buy your last helmet? If it was less than 1-3 years ago, the manufacturer might have an incentive program in place and you could get your new helmet at a discounted rate. It is worth talking to someone about.

I hope you're okay!
 
#16 ·
well its kinda good. better safe then sorry, and if you had a concussion, you do NOT want to mess with that. glad your okay though!!
 
#5 ·
Better get one. BTW, it's great you were not injured by your fall!
 
#8 ·
I explained this to my dad and he isn't going to buy me a new one. Apparently it's "fine" and that's what helmets are supposed to do. I than told him that they only work to protect your head after one fall when you hit your head hard. But apparently to him that means that I need a new one after everytime I fall off and he's not going to do that.

Non-horse parents don't understand anything.
 
#10 ·
But apparently to him that means that I need a new one after everytime I fall off and he's not going to do that.
Well... Tell him it depends on HOW you fall off. Hopefully on head just once in your life. Hey, talk to you mom instead! :D
 
#9 ·
LOL... my old helmet took a ton of hits and should have been replaced but my dad was the same way. They are EXPENSIVE. I still have my old helmet and use it as a back-up for visitors. If you are going to ride at my place... you wear a helmet....

But I would definitely suggest getting a new helmet. Especially with a big bang to the head.
 
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