snowflake
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Post by snowflake on Feb 27, 2012 21:21:33 GMT
So for children in an evening (not a concours), do you think a Hard strapped hat worn in the daytime or a top hat looks better? IMO I think a Hard Hat looks much smarter & also much safer.
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Post by nia2311 on Feb 27, 2012 22:15:10 GMT
Hard hat everytime. I have seen you can get top-hat style hat toppers for concours, so the child can keep on their strapped hard hat, but look like they're wearing a top hat. I wouldn't let my son ride in any class without a fastened hard hat
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abcd
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Post by abcd on Feb 27, 2012 22:32:30 GMT
Definitely a hard hat...I personally think they look better and are soooo much safer - i've heard many stories of accidents with top hats!
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Post by iluvmyponies on Feb 27, 2012 22:58:52 GMT
Hard hat for children, always.
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Post by Laura on Feb 28, 2012 13:29:26 GMT
i think children should have hard hats on at all times in ridden classes whatever it may be and for in hand as well. Just remember the pony doesn't have to be naughty a simple slip or trip could result in a serious injury and heads are not so easy to fix, it's just not worth it.
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snowflake
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Post by snowflake on Feb 28, 2012 18:15:11 GMT
i think children should have hard hats on at all times in ridden classes whatever it may be and for in hand as well. Just remember the pony doesn't have to be naughty a simple slip or trip could result in a serious injury and heads are not so easy to fix, it's just not worth it. Agree 100%. A few years ago my sister was riding an M&M in a tiny ring, cantering around & he was totally safe pony - he just tripped & she fell off straight onto her face - if it wasn't for her hat & the hat peak, according to the Ambulance & First Aid Staff, her face would have been crushed, & could have possibly had a fractured skull. The peak on her hat stopped her face hitting the ground. She still get shoulder pains from the fall. Really annoys me when people say "Naah it's okay so & so is really safe" - just takes another pony, pony to be stung by a wasp, the pony to trip or slip - WEAR A HAT! |
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Post by nia2311 on Feb 28, 2012 18:58:23 GMT
Thats the thing - YOUR pony may be a saint, but what if the grumpy one in front kicks out or something unexpected happens? I personally think hard strapped hats should be worn at all times for all riders, not just juniors.
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snowflake
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Post by snowflake on Mar 1, 2012 22:31:23 GMT
Ooh someone's voted top hat. Would be interesting to see their POV? Honestly not saying their POV is wrong just be interesting that's all...
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sophiea
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Post by sophiea on Mar 6, 2012 19:34:28 GMT
ooops only just read the children part. silly me!
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Post by pipandwill on Mar 8, 2012 7:09:13 GMT
I think hard hats aswell x
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Post by Native Lover on Mar 8, 2012 12:21:42 GMT
Personally, I think top hats look silly on children and ruin the overall imagine. Also safety is the most important thing too!
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Post by klouisem on Mar 8, 2012 18:27:42 GMT
Hard hats every single time, it's not worth the risk IMO!  |
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Post by welshiegirl on Mar 8, 2012 18:59:41 GMT
I agree hard hat- i am 14 and i enjoy the whole attire of the top hat as it does look alot bettter to me- But its safety first! the only class i insist on a top hat is concours as it makes my outfit. x x
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