Just sharing the importants of wearing a helmet when riding. I just learned when I had my horse stabled at another ranch for training, a renter at the barn where I was at, had an accident on her horse while she was piggy backing a little girl. I bought a riding helmet and she said told me she don't use one because she doesn't need too. I told her I'm a good rider but through out the past I've learned even experienced riders need to take safety precautions. Well she now learned what I meant but now is suffering from injurys to her head, ribs, and knee from a fall she took when her horse tripped while cantering. She can't remember ten days after the accident and developed a slight bleeding in her head that the doctors are trying to locate where. This happened in the beginning of July, till this day I wear my helmet with out feeling embarrassed I feel I wear it because I know things can happen when you leased expect and it's better to be prepared than learn the lesson too late. I hope that she gets well and that she learns from this....I pray she will heal and be able to ride again. As for now she is restricted from riding until further notice. Please wear your helmets when riding it can prevent serious injuries and save your life.