July 9, 2010

Time To Strap One On!

My helmet advocacy is not exactly a secret. So it should come as no surprise when I post for you this little reminder:

TOMORROW, JULY 10TH, IS NATIONAL HELMET AWARENESS DAY!!!

This event has been sponsored by riders4helmets.com and is much more than just a shout out in the name of safety!

Perhaps the most impressive part is the nationwide helmet sale; a list of participating retailers (over 125 of them!) can be found here (organized by state and a VERY impressive list). You can also follow on Facebook. I just got an email today from Dover Saddlery stating that they will be offering 15% off on all helmet brands listed below for the entire day tomorrow, so no excuses!

Participating manufacturers include Troxel, Charles Owen, Aegis, GPA, Ovation, Tipperary, IRH, and Antares Sellier France.

There will also be an on-the-ground event at the Kentucky Horse Park tomorrow, you can read more about it on the riders4helmets.com website.

A helmet campaign t-shirt autographed by leading equestrians will also be placed up for auction in the Courtney King-Dye Medical Fund/Equestrian Aid Foundation eBay store tomorrow.

So if you need to replace an older helmet or you are currently riding bareheaded, do everyone who cares about you a favour and wander over to your equestrian retailer of choice and snag a great deal!

5 comments:

  1. What a great program. I think I will pick up a spare tomorrow.

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  2. Just wanted to say the title of your post literally made me lol! :) Good reminder about the helmets, too. I always, always ride with one (now!), but mine has gone through 2 falls, each of which it bounced off of the hard, grassy ground, and it's about 3 years old. I suppose I need to replace it, sigh. I wanted one with vents anyway.

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  3. Hahaha, I stole it from the riders4helmets t-shirts, it made me crack up too! Tomorrow is the perfect time to order your replacement!

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  4. I bought a new helmet today! I went with an Ovation. It's supposed to just be a schooling helmet but it looks really nice and is super comfy! And the best part... it was less than $50!

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  5. Yeah! That is a great deal! I like the Ovation helmets. I missed out, I fell asleep and 10 July passed me by, dangit!

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