July 10 is National Helmet Awareness Day
Riders4Helmets.com will have a booth at the Kentucky Horse Park on Saturday, July 10 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. by the Grill On The Hill (near stable office).
There will be several demonstrations and fun activities going on throughout the day including: Correct Helmet Fitting demonstrations by Charles Owen and IRH, Children’
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Riders4Helmets.com will have a booth at the Kentucky Horse Park on Saturday, July 10 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. by the Grill On The Hill (near stable office).
There will be several demonstrations and fun activities going on throughout the day including: Correct Helmet Fitting demonstrations by Charles Owen and IRH, Children's Helmet Coloring Contest (to win a childs helmet), presentation by Dr. Bill Brooks (Neurosurgeon) on the importance of wearing a helmet, Safety in the Saddle with Eclipse Award Winning Jockey Frank Lovato Jr. and his Equicizer, "Look What Happens To Your Head" (courtesy of cantaloupes – yes that's right the fruit!), a free entry giveaway for a helmet, and more.
Leading Dressage and Eventing riders Reese Koffler Stanfield and Cathy Wieschhoff will be available in the morning to answer your questions on why helmets matter. Ann Quattrocchi with Good to Go Medical Cards will be present to answer your questions on the importance of carrying a medical card when you ride. Representatives from USEF, USHJA and CHO will also be in the booth. Kemi O’Donnell who lost her 12 year old daughter in a riding accident will tell her families story and explain what she is trying to achieve with regards to helmet safety.
Stop by for a fun time with the kids or to enter our free giveaway to win a helmet. Helmet Campaign t-shirts will be on sale (limited supply) with all proceeds going to Courtney King-Dye's Medical Fund and the Equestrian Aid Foundation
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