I notiiced the front page of Northest Horse has gotten out of date and was pondering what to update with when I ran across a post on Facebook that a smart, no nonsense woman posted regarding what can happen on a trail ride and what you should do to keep yourself safer!

I cannot stress enough how important purchasing an ASTM/SEI approved helmet is. The two entities put the helmets and fittings through a battery of tests and processes to guarantee optimum safety for your head. You can download a list of manufacturers and helmets here. Read on to find out what a helmet should do and how it should fit.