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Post by nia2311 on May 13, 2012 18:24:48 GMT
Yet again, another tv programme showing horses ridden and handled without helmets. RSPCA handling & loading a squirming yearling - no helmet Falconry man riding on the beach - no helmet. The presenter wore one when she had a go..... Why do they persist in showing such unsafe behaviour?? The implied message is that if you are some sort of pro or expert, you don't need a helmet...... Makes me cross  |
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Post by diane on May 14, 2012 7:21:00 GMT
I usually love Countryfile but felt last nights report on the ponies, mostly belonging to Travellers, showed horse owners "in general" in a bad light to the layman. RSPCA in evidence.....but then so were the cameras  |
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Post by Nolaw on May 16, 2012 18:57:24 GMT
Yet again, another tv programme showing horses ridden and handled without helmets. RSPCA handling & loading a squirming yearling - no helmet Falconry man riding on the beach - no helmet. The presenter wore one when she had a go..... Why do they persist in showing such unsafe behaviour?? The implied message is that if you are some sort of pro or expert, you don't need a helmet...... Makes me cross I love watching countryfile- but what you are fogetting to remeber is that there is No Law to say that you must wear a helmet. The presenter has got some sense and worn one. But at the end of the day its up to the person riding/handleing wether they want to wear a hat- its there own risk. |
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Post by brindlerainbow on May 16, 2012 19:25:46 GMT
Although I would never ever ride without a hat on it would also never occour to me to wear a hat while leading,loading or handling!!!
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Post by nia2311 on May 16, 2012 19:48:14 GMT
I know there's no law, but when you are working in the media spotlight, with impressionable kiddies watching, they should demonstrate best safety practice, especially a charity like RSPCA who children admire. I have seen WHW catching a very wild, huge gypsy stallion, limbs all over, without any helmet on, on a rescue programme.
Brindlerainbow - for rescuers working with frightened, unbroken, often badly cared for animals, surely it makes sense to wear safety equipment when loading and catching? If horse refuses to load and rears, a rescue officer could receive serious injury. I love countryfile, as well as other animal programmes, but wish they would make a point of being safe, as they are showing the general public how to behave (see moaning thread on how general public don't appreciate horses are potentially dangerous and do daft things, like walk behind horses at shows & push buggies in horse walks)
Also I make my son wear a helmet when handling/leading in case of rearing or spooking - you never know even with the calmest plod!
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Post by diane on May 17, 2012 7:26:02 GMT
I think the message here is "horses are dangerous" by their sheer size and strenth. 2 weeks ago I was handling a heavily pregnant Cob mare who spooked, I fell and she jumped over me in a panic. I am now out of action with a broken arm and shoulder. If she had clipped my head instead I would not be here to tell the tale! This mare is well handled and kind....accidents happen sadly but the more we can do to keep safe the better.
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Post by nolaw on May 17, 2012 19:34:11 GMT
I'm really sorry to hear that above. I hope you are better and its dosnt hurt too much. A very lucky escape, take care.  |
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