What is a helmet designed to do in a fall?

Crush on impact and slow the head's stop.

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  1. Crush on impact and slow the head's stop ✔
  2. Make the rider taller
  3. Keep the horse calm

Why: Helmets work by crushing on impact and extending the time it takes the head to stop moving.

Huh, didn't know that: Helmets work by crushing on impact and extending the time it takes the head to stop moving.

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Answer: Crush on impact and slow the head's stop. Helmets work by crushing on impact and extending the time it takes the head to stop moving.

  1. Equestrianism en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equestrianism
    Helmets work by crushing on impact and extending the length of time it takes the head to stop moving.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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