Equestrian Riding Helmet Selection for Horseback Riders

At Equestrian Collections, we are firm advocates of Riding Helmets. While no piece of safety equipment can keep you safe all the time, we believe that all riders should wear ASTM and SEI certified helmets any time they are mounted.

Horseback Riding Helmets have come a long way since the velvet "hard hats" of yesteryear. English Show Helmets maintain the traditional look of the velvet hunt cap, but are padded, comfortable, vented for airflow and MUCH safer than the old caps. For the schooling rider, Troxel , Ovation and many other brands have large selections of reasonably priced schooling helmets, many which have adjustable fits so your young rider will not grow out of them in a single season.

And the Western rider is no longer left out in regards to helmets. Western Riding Helmets are required in many youth and speed events, and increasingly even the adults are donning helmets for rodeo events.

Some things to consider when choosing a helmet:

Soft padding, fancier decorations and higher tech materials don't necessarily mean you have a safer helmet.
Helmets need to be replaced every two to five years, depending on how frequently you ride.
ALWAYS replace your helmet after an accident. You may not see damage, but there could be microscopic cracks that affect its safety performance
Some helmets feel heavier than others, but the actual weight difference is minimal.

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Wear a Helmet. Every Time; Every Ride