How Do You Choose Safe Riding Clothes?
• Helmet Ensure your helmet fits correctly. Try to get your hat fitted by a professional the first time you buy one in order to get the best fit. • Use a helmet with a strap where possible. The vast majority of show classes permit any rider to wear safety head-wear in any class, as long as that helmet is conservative and otherwise complies with discipline rules regarding rider attire. This allowance includes disciplines such as saddle seat and dressage, where a helmet may not be considered traditional. • Look for the safety standard. A riding hat that has been tested to national safety standards will have a mark on the inside, so remember to look for this whilst you are buying. Know the standard used by your country, and ensure that your helmet has been certified to that safety standard. Make sure the helmet fits. To check it if fits, try the helmet on and adjust it to fit. This may include a knob at the rear of the helmet, laces, straps, buckles, etc. Turn your head rapidly to the rig
