These guys know the rules - do you?
Riders4Helmets is once again hosting the International Helmet Awareness Day on July 12th 2014.
The Riders4Helmets campaign started in America in 2010 as a result of Olympic rider Courtney King-Dye’s accident. The aim of the campaign is to educate equestrians of all ages, disciplines and locations the benefits of wearing a properly fitting, secured and certified helmet.
In 2013 International Helmet Awareness Day was supported by 12 helmet manufacturers in 8 countries; in 2014 already over 240 retailers in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand have registered to participate.
These participating retailers will be offering discounts on helmets on July 12th but this is only one of the benefits from the day. An educational programme is planned with live streaming “Get Educated” webinars featuring experts in related fields such as Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion, Psychology, Neuro Physiotherapy, Helmet Manufacturers, Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors, Helmet Testing Agencies as well as input from leading riders.
For more information about International Helmet Awareness Day visit Riders4Helmets.com
Did you know?
While we’re on the subject of helmets did you know that you should always have your helmet back on your head and properly fastened for your victory lap – none of this holding your hat in your hand as you gallop around? Although hats may be removed during the National Anthem or as protocol during acceptance of the prize, your headgear must be refastened for the lap of honour and failure to do so could result in a yellow card (FEI Rules art 538.1.1)
In other words, you can leave your hat on ..................
