How many children in 2008 wear injured from not wearing a helmet while riding a horse?

In 2008, it was reported that approximately 12,000 children were treated in emergency rooms for injuries related to horseback riding, and many of these injuries occurred due to not wearing helmets. While specific statistics on helmet use among these cases are not always detailed, riding without a helmet significantly increases the risk of head injuries. Safety advocates emphasize the importance of wearing helmets to reduce these risks.