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Two decades ago, if you needed a riding helmet, you went to the local tack shop and picked one out of a selection of nearly identical black velvet-covered hats. Today, riders have more choices than ever when it comes to buying protective headwear.
Find Your Style
Wearing a helmet every time you ride is a simple, proven way to reduce your risk of head injury. While helmets are now required in many competitive disciplines, recreational riders of all ages and experience levels are also taking advantage of the safety and style innovations of modern protective headwear. One of the positive outcomes of more widespread helmet usage among equestrians of all disciplines is that manufacturers have created an array of styles for everyone.
The good news for traditionalists is that the classic black velvet look is still available. However, thanks to advances in design and technology, English riders have plenty of sophisticated and sporty options for both showing and schooling.
It’s taken some time for western riders to get on board with wearing helmets, but styles designed for the western market are helping to increase the appeal. Western design elements include leather-look coverings, conchos and decorative stitching.
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Further Reading About Horse Riding Helmets
- Importance of Wearing a Horse Riding Helmet So You Can Walk Away
- U.S. Equestrian Announces Launch of USEF Helmet Research Safety Fund
- How to Correctly Fit an Equestrian Helmet
- Helmet Replacement Strategy
- Equestrian Helmet Top 10 Facts and Myths
- Helmets in Saddle Seat and Western Classes
- Riders4Helmets Campaign Promotes Equestrian Safety
- FEI Global Safety Helmet Campaign Promotes Protective Headgear in All Equestrian Sports
