Helmets/Accessoires

A properly fitted helmet is essential to riding safely. Riding helmets are designed and made for different types and disciplines of horse riding. As much as the look and feel of a helmet are important, safety is the whole reason riding helmets exist. There are 4 international equestrian standards to look for: Kitemark PAS015:2011, Kitemark VG1 01.040 2014-12 and SEI ASTM F1163:2023 and SNELL E2016 for the extreme situation. The more safety standards the better. A helmet’s maximum lifespan is 5 years. Replace after any impact. Jockey skulls covering more of the head, without a fixed peak and meeting the highest safety standards. A new helmet will break in as you wear it and mould to the shape of your head. It should fit like a new pair of boots: snug, with a firm and even pressure all the way around. A snug fit with even, firm pressure around the entire head. Most people have an oval shaped head but some have a rounder shape. The shape of your head can effect how a helmet fits and its comfort.