Linda
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From: wapirose
To: haflingerfriends@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, January 22, 2010 9:28 PM
Subject: [haflingerfriends] Re: How big will she get?
Linda,
Have you heard this song before? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AlrFOBmdVI one of my all time favorites allthough I am not old enough to remember a lot of that stuff. lol. still holds true. just what you wrote reminded me of this song is all
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While I agree that many things associated with horses are dangerous, the danger can be lessened with just a few safety precautions; namely closed top shoes and helmets. Most horse activities such as showing, 4-H, pony club, racing, bronc riding require a helmet that meets astm requirements. Most recreational riding establishments require a written release and a helmet.
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> > It is your choice to ride unsafely but don't promote unsafe practices.
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> > Sylvia in NH
Sylvia- Very true what you wrote there but those are shows and BRONC riding...anyone who rides broncs is taking a HUGE risk there and SHOULD wear protective gear. Shows require that. Especially english because for one your in a more 'unsafe' saddle than a western and if your jumping, well heck there is a risk right there that increased. If I wanted to start jumping you bet I'd be wearing a helmet. But that is not one of my interests.
Jennifer in cali
Where it has FINALLY stopped raining for more than a few hours now!! Time for a nice sunny weekend. :)
--- In haflingerfriends@yahoogroups.com, "Rich-Lin" <rich-lin@...> wrote:
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> I, along with many others did alot of what is considered unsafe during our younger years. swimming horses with no shoes, no helmet , bareback, just a bathing suit on. falling off and getting back on, etc. BUT would I* now, with my granddaughters let them do the same thing, NO. I don't know if it is called wisdom with age, or just plain KNOWING what can happen when we do not practice good judgment around horses.
> every time I have had a horse related accident, I consider it to be my fault in some way.
> I now always wear my helmet and most of the time my protective vest when riding/driving.
> Linda
> Rich-Lin Farm Haflingers
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> From: cedarglyn
> To: haflingerfriends@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, January 22, 2010 9:50 AM
> Subject: [haflingerfriends] Re: How big will she get?
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> sylviasmiskoe@ wrote:
> >> > While I agree that many things associated with horses are dangerous, the danger can be lessened with just a few safety precautions; namely closed top shoes and helmets. Most horse activities such as showing, 4-H, pony club, racing, bronc riding require a helmet that meets astm requirements. Most recreational riding establishments require a written release and a helmet.
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> > It is your choice to ride unsafely but don't promote unsafe practices.
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> > Sylvia in NH
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> I agree. Certainly, it is an individual choice. (only let's not encourage the absence of safery precautions on a public list with several young readers).
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> Approved helmets have been discussed more than once in the past on this list. "Better safe than sorry" has generally been the concensus, at least publically. See post # 100039 (Oct. 29, 2008) for just one example. OR type "helmets' into the search box at the top of posts to read commonly held views of numerous riders AND drivers.
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> ASAP (as safe as possible) is the motto for the vast majority of riders of all ages and all disciplines. Head trauma can be deadly which is the reason for ASTM requirements.
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> Why take unnecessary risks when there is such a simple solution?
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> FWIW... my rules on my property: NO ONE rides without a helmet that fits and shoes with a heel (to prevent slipping through/catching on a stirrup) and closed toes. I've had my toes stepped on <ouch!> and really like the steel-toed paddock boots for everyday use.
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> Additionally, for dressage purposes, my Haflingers are not ridden bareback--they are ridden with well-fitting saddles to 'preserve the back' so they can raise it "in trust" of the rider's leadership as they bend at the poll and their ears go to the side in attentiveness to their rider. (My older mare is responding well to this training method although she was not given this consideration by her previous owner/s.)
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> We don't encourage ears forward, i.e., horse inattentive to rider.
> That statement may create another discussion of differing opinions!!
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> Judy in NE TN (with rain and mud, dirty Haflingers and slippery terrain -- I'm eager for better riding conditions.)
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