Mounted search and rescue

["philip easley" <easleyranch@foothill.net>]

I might also mention that since I started wearing a helmet, I have had no
more impacts to the head.  I suppose the first time I do not wear one, my
head will most likely bounce off a rail or something.
Philip Easley
NCSSAR
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Clifton, Ellen (Penny)" <Ellen.Clifton@svh-mt.org>
To: <msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Friday, January 27, 2006 7:51 PM
Subject: [MSAR] Hard hats / Helmets


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>
> Hello from Montana, where we are building an injury prevention program
> directed at young western riders. We have a significant obstacle in our
> state's loyalty to the traditional cowboy hat. I just viewed an
> equestrian helmet video made by the University of Washington, that shows
> a safety helmet being seated inside the bowl of a traditional straw
> cowboy hat. I would be curious if anyone is habitually doing this and if
> they have some pointers like which helmet they have found fits best
> under a western cowboy hat. Our 4H-ers want to show in a wide brimmed
> hat. Can't blame them, but we want them safe everyday as well. Thanks
> for all responses.
>
> Penny Clifton RN BSN CCRN
> Trauma Services/Trauma Registry/Trauma Outreach
> ThinkFirst Chapter
> St. Vincent Healthcare
> 1233 North 30th Street
> Billings, Montana 59101
> (V)   406-237-4292 (NEW)
> (M)   406-281-0731 (NEW)
> FAX 406-238-6967 (NEW)
> Pager 406-237-7788 #530
> penny.clifton@svh-mt.org
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