Horse riding is fun, but like many other sports, can be dangerous. There are many safety precautions that can be taken – however, falls still occur, so we discuss the most vital safety measure; the riding hat.
You may think you have a valid reason for not wearing a helmet, but the truth is, there really is no excuse. Here’s why:
1.Wearing a riding helmet could save your life.
2.With the number of styles and fits on the market, there should be a helmet for everyone.
3.The Saddlery Shop has a number of modern, adjustable and well ventilated helmets available, such as the Dublin Onyx.
4.Head injuries can lead to permanent debilitation and some of the world’s most experienced riders have suffered serious falls, notably gold medal winning american rider Courtney King-Dye who fell without a riding hat and suffered a traumatic brain injury.
Fitting your riding hat
For adequate protection, your helmet must fit closely and the retention system must be adjusted to hold your hat firmly in place. When assessing fit, the rim of the hat should run in a line horizontally approximately half an inch above the eyebrows, round to the back of the head. Rock the helmet back and forward or gently lifted from the head and you should feel your skin move.
Have you heard the news about new Riding Hat Safety Standards?
Announcements have been made that the (BS)EN1384 standard will be withdrawn at the next publication of the Official Journal of the European Union. Any hats that have already been made can continue to be sold, and riders may go on using them. However, riding bodies are phasing out this standard.
If you intend to purchase a helmet in the interim period, look for a hat which meets the PAS015 requirements for competition wear, such as the Gatehouse HS1, the Champion range from us at The Saddlery Shop.
To see a range of articles, videos and reviews concerning equestrian and countryside matters visit www.horseandcountryside.com
Friday, 27 February 2015
Get ahead - get a hat!
Horse riding is fun, but like many other sports, can be dangerous. There are many safety precautions that can be taken – however, falls still occur, so we discuss the most vital safety measure; the riding hat.
You may think you have a valid reason for not wearing a helmet, but the truth is, there really is no excuse. Here’s why:
1.Wearing a riding helmet could save your life.
2.With the number of styles and fits on the market, there should be a helmet for everyone.
3.The Saddlery Shop has a number of modern, adjustable and well ventilated helmets available, such as the Dublin Onyx.
4.Head injuries can lead to permanent debilitation and some of the world’s most experienced riders have suffered serious falls, notably gold medal winning american rider Courtney King-Dye who fell without a riding hat and suffered a traumatic brain injury.
Fitting your riding hat
For adequate protection, your helmet must fit closely and the retention system must be adjusted to hold your hat firmly in place. When assessing fit, the rim of the hat should run in a line horizontally approximately half an inch above the eyebrows, round to the back of the head. Rock the helmet back and forward or gently lifted from the head and you should feel your skin move.
Have you heard the news about new Riding Hat Safety Standards?
Announcements have been made that the (BS)EN1384 standard will be withdrawn at the next publication of the Official Journal of the European Union. Any hats that have already been made can continue to be sold, and riders may go on using them. However, riding bodies are phasing out this standard.
If you intend to purchase a helmet in the interim period, look for a hat which meets the PAS015 requirements for competition wear, such as the Gatehouse HS1, the Champion range from us at The Saddlery Shop.
To see a range of articles, videos and reviews concerning equestrian and countryside matters visit www.horseandcountryside.com
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