The American Equestrian Trade Association (AETA) announced today that it will support the 2nd Riders4Helmets Helmet Safety Symposium on July 23, 2011, in the Theater Room at the Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Many AETA members will be participating in the Symposium.
The Helmet Safety Symposium, organized by Riders4Helmets, will bring together representatives from the equestrian worlds to discuss the importance of wearing helmets, rider safety, rules, improvements to helmet designs and more.
“The Helmet Safety Symposium is an important event that the American Equestrian Trade Association is proud of,” said Tony Coppola, President of the American Equestrian Trade Association. “Helmet safety is crucial for riders of all levels and disciplines. The Helmet Safety Symposium is helping to make significant strides forward in helmet acceptance.”
Attendance to the symposium is open to any member of the public, but individuals who plan to attend are requested to either pre-register in advance, or, will need to register upon arrival at the symposium. To pre-register, visit www.riders4helmets.com/2nd-riders4helmets-helmet-safety-symposium.
About Riders4Helmets
Riders4Helmets was founded in early 2010 after Olympic dressage rider Courtney King-Dye was seriously injured in a riding accident. King-Dye, who remained in a coma for a month following her accident, was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident and continues to undergo rehabilitation. The goal of the Riders4Helmets Campaign is to educate equestrians on the benefits of wearing a properly fitted and secured, certified helmet.
About the American Equestrian Trade Association
Officially incorporated in 2007, the American Equestrian Trade Association (AETA) is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit trade organization that was formed to unite equestrian trade and provide a forum for positive interactions among manufacturers, retailers, industry partners and enthusiasts. AETA looks to encourage and nurture interest in equestrian activities throughout the United States and act as an industry resource for all sectors of the equestrian community. For more information, visit www.aeta.us.
The next AETA International Trade Fair is August 13, 14, and 15, 2011 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA. For details contact www.hopperexpos.com or call 1-800-945-1208.