applecart14
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I just wanted to post this to upset the hat-nazis.
Huaso (1933 - August 24, 1961), ridden by Chilean Captain Alberto Larraguibel, setting the high-jump world record on February 5, 1949, by jumping 2.47 m (8 ft 1 in) in Viña del Mar, Chile, one of the longest-running unbroken sport records in history (64 years).
The simple reason? Because in those days people didn't realise the consequences of riding without a hat. The head injury and the resultant problems that come with such an injury. Roll on 18 years and my head injury classed 'severe concussion' still has an impact on my life. I suffered from migraines for years afterwards, and I have problems with recognition of faces, long term memory, relating something to someone with a 'thread' and sometimes get very frustrated trying to explain things to people, sometimes it results in me becoming angry with frustration and teary. Those that know me well understand.
Just because they did something in 'the old days' doesn't mean it was sensible or clever!