To prevent concussions. When you are on the back of a horse they are pretty high off the ground, if you happen to fall and land on your head, then that helmet can prevent a nasty injury. Even professionals make mistakes.
The number of people who do not wear helmets when riding a horse varies depending on location and regulations. However, it is generally recommended to wear a helmet for safety reasons while horseback riding to reduce the risk of head injuries in case of a fall.
Charles Owen tends to rate the highest for safety, also ATH and IRH, and a few others tend to rate highly for safety and comfort. Riding helmets should be certified for safety by a recognized organization.
It depends on the state and/or country you live in. Most places that require riding safety helmets for junior riders, the cutoff age is 18 years. If you are at a horse show all riders may be required to wear helmets due to the liability insurance reguardess of age.
Today's riding helmets are safer and more comfortable than any in the history of riding. Light-weight plastics and shock-absorbing materials help make riding much safer. New laws have been passed and junior riders (usually under18) have to wear safety helmets before they can ride in horse shows, parades, rodeos, gymkana, ect.
Yes, riding a horse can be quite exhausting.
lots of people.
to protect the head from injury while riding.
Horse, Elephant & Camel.
a riding horse is a horse you can ride. There is also a breed called Riding Pony.
A monkey riding a horse
riding a horse ;)
It is: L'equitation. Horse riding rocks!