Please contact our friendly Discount Equestrian team if you’d like to book a riding hat, riding helmet, or jockey skull cap fitting appointment.
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* BHS Equestrian Access Groups Hat Guidelines 2021Īs with any safety equipment, riding hats can only offer assured protection when correctly fitted, so we advise that you get the fit of your hat checked by a professional before use. It is impossible to see with the naked eye if it has been damaged.”įor detailed information about riding hat safety regulations, here is a list of documents that explain current guidance and legislation regarding riding hats, riding helmets, and jockey skull caps according to the BHS: Never be tempted to buy a second-hand hat. It is also important to remember to keep your hat fastened at all times when you are mounted. “The British Horse Society (BHS) always recommends you go to a reputable tack shop and have a new hat fitted by somebody who has had appropriate BETA training. ** Our Discount Equestrian team recommends that you wear a correctly fitted riding hat, riding helmet, or jockey skull cap that adheres to all relevant safety standards while leading, riding, lunging, long-reining, driving, or working around horses in any capacity! ** From December 2015, EN1384 and BSEN1384 are no longer acceptable for competition. To compete under affiliated rules, the minimum standards your riding hat must adhere to (following the riding hat rule changes in 2016) are the PAS 015, VG1 - provided they are BSI Kitemarked. Nowadays most riding hat manufacturers provide both standard and round fit shells making life a little easier. Everyone's head shape is different so typically hat fitting did often rely on packing out the hat to found a suitable fit. The shape of your head was not really catered for with regard to riding hats. Their design operates using an adjustable dial at the back which provides a really snug fit no matter the shape of your head. Uvex have been providing light weight adjustable riding hats for years. More common is the shell/hat liner design which allows you to swap out the liner for a particualr size and also another practical benefit of this is that liners can be unclipped and popped into the washing machine to keep them nice and clean. Recently many riding hats have converted to offering an adjustable sizing which is particularly useful for childrens riding hats, allowing you to increase its size over a period of time. For the most personal touch, custom made options available from brands such as Charles Owen, Kask and Kep allowing that bespoke look to match both your personality, show jacket and Horse wear. Riding hat manufacturers over recent years have introduced many new finishes, colours and designs. Perfect for dressage, hunting and everyday riding, riding hats are mainly available in black and navy with an under chin harness (with the exception of the Beagler for hunting which does not meet safety standards for riding due to the absence of the harness and thinner shell) and have a classic fit around the nape of the neck, a peaked profile and soft internal padding. You’ll discover riding hats and riding helmets for riders of all ages, and competitors of all disciplines, in our incredible Riding Hats & Helmets range. Therefore, we only select hats and helmets from reputable equestrian brands who are dedicated to manufacturing top quality safety wear, including Champion®, Charles Owen®, Gatehouse®, Kask®, KEP®, and Uvex®. Here at Discount Equestrian, we are passionate about safety. Whether you choose a jockey skull cap or a peaked riding hat, selecting a reputable brand with manufacturing that meets current safety standards will help offer protection when you need it most. When riding, handling or working around horses, safety should always be a priority and selecting a correctly fitted riding hat is the most important piece of equipment you will ever buy. Not only is horse riding a potentially dangerous sport, but horses themselves are strong, powerful animals with a mind of their own. Woof Wear Horse Boots, Riding Wear & AccessoriesĪs riders, we know that contact with horses can be risky.Champion Hats, Skulls & Body Protectors.
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