Katy, Molly, Paige, Kylie ~ Safety Helmets and Smiles

Here is a group of friends who grew up riding together: Katy, Molly, Paige and Kylie. This picture was taken on a day school's were closed because of the snow storm, which gave these friends the perfect opportunity to spend the day together riding in the snow.

The most important thing to see in this photo is that, even though some of the horses are wearing saddles and bridles, some have just a halter and lead rope, and one wears only his winter blanket with a halter and lead rope, every one of these girls has their USEF approved safety helmet on their heads.


Never ride without an approved helmet. A bike helmet won't work. I cannot stress this enough. If you ride horses or ponies long enough, eventually you will fall off. An approved helmet will protect your head when you fall so you can hop back on and keep learning and having fun, like these four girls.


If you look closely, you will also see the other thing every one of these girls is wearing is a big smile. Happy Riding!