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   * How to Measure for a Riding Helmet
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   * How to Fit Helmets for Young Riders
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THE HORSEBACK RIDING HELMET GUIDE


HOW TO CHOOSE AND FIT A RIDING HELMET

Helmets can reduce the risk of horse-related fatal head injuries by 70 – 80%1.
This highlights the importance of a properly fitting riding helmet for all
equestrian activities. Whether you’re looking to replace your existing helmet or
it’s your first time buying a helmet, we’ll walk you through measuring, sizing,
and fitting your riding helmet.


SAFETY FIRST!

With many brands and styles to choose from, the best riding helmet is one that
fits properly and is certified to meet the current safety standards created by
the ASTM, tested by the SEI. When evaluating helmets, look for helmets that are
ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) /SEI (Safety Equipment
Institute) certified.

While there are helmets with dual certifications for the US and European
standards, for most riders, a single certification is all that is needed to
demonstrate a helmet’s safety. Additionally, looking for specific safety
features, like crash replacement programs, dial-fit, and MIPS technology can
help you narrow your search for the right helmet. Learn more about the
protection for rotational falls provided by MIPS helmets by reading below.


WHEN DO I NEED TO REPLACE MY CURRENT RIDING HELMET?

Do riding helmets expire? A general rule of thumb for replacing your helmet is
if:

 * You've had a fall
 * Your helmet is 3 to 5 years or older (depending on the brand)
 * Your helmet has any chips or cracks

Helmets should be replaced every 3 to 5 years, depending on what the specific
manufacturer recommends. Your helmet’s expiration date can also vary depending
on how often you ride and whether you kept it in a climate-controlled space.

Helmets can degrade and break down due to sweat and wear - compromising the
helmet’s ability to offer protection. If your helmet has any visible cracks,
dents, chips, or has been in an accident, it is time to replace it!


RIDING HELMET STYLES AND FEATURES

Every helmet has unique styling and features, with many options being developed
by manufacturers every year. Helmets come in matte finish, glossy finish as well
as velvet – each being appropriate in different riding disciplines and classes.
Styles can be trendy in each discipline, such as bling in dressage, wide brims
in hunters, and colorful designs in western helmets. Be sure to check if your
helmet style will be appropriate for the type of riding you do, and if you plan
to show or exhibit your horse while wearing it.

Skull caps (or jockey skulls), seen in cross country events, are designed to not
have a fixed peak or brim, and cover more of the rider’s head for safety. These
helmets often are worn with added silks or helmet covers, which offer a soft sun
brim and stylish pom poms.

Adjustable helmets are not just for kids anymore. Brands are offering helmets
that have dials that allow you to tighten or loose the helmet’s fit, helping to
further customize your helmet to your head shape. If you ride with your hair up
and then sometimes down, these helmets can help your helmet fit properly.

Low profile and lightweight helmets are also on the market, allowing you a
helmet that doesn’t give you a “bobble-head” appearance, and still has all the
safety features. With advancements in design and materials, manufacturers are
offering styles that flatter and protect every rider.


COMFORT AND PROTECTION

Riding helmets come with a variety of features that help make the helmet more
comfortable to wear for the rider. Wider, sun-shielding brims are popular for
those needing additional UV protection. If you have a helmet without an extended
visor or brim, you can add visors specifically for riding helmets, with a
popular one being the EquiVisor.

Additional ventilation and cooling are features to consider as keeping your head
protected and cooled in hot weather can be achieved. Helmets with larger
ventilation slots help to allow heat and moisture to escape the helmet and keep
the rider more comfortable, as opposed to a completely enclosed helmet shell.


MIPS EQUESTRIAN HELMETS

Multi-Directional Impact Protection System (MIPS), is an internationally
recognized safety feature for riding helmets offering additional protection for
rotational falls. This feature is in addition to ASTM/SEI certification and is
available in many helmet brands and styles.




HOW DOES MIPS PROTECT RIDERS?

The MIPS system is designed to help reduce rotational motion that can happen on
impact. Concussions and severe brain injuries can be caused by falls when this
rotational force is transferred to your head. MIPS provides a low friction
layer, usually fitted between the padding and foam protective layer, that moves
slightly (10-15mm) inside the helmet. In a fall, the low friction layer helps to
redirect forces away from the head and lower the risk of brain injury.

The MIPS system has undergone over 50,000 safety tests and has been shown to
provide additional safety in many types of accidents compared to helmets without
MIPS. The MIPS system has an extremely minimal weight (only about 25-45 grams)
and is engineered into numerous helmets from top brands to protect riders across
disciplines. See our selection of MIPS riding helmets here.


SAFETY TESTING FOR MIPS RIDING HELMETS

MIPS helmets are tested with two different methods to validate their safety.

 1. Sliding sledge test – the helmet is dropped onto a sliding sledge to
    simulate hitting the ground at an angle.
 2. Vertical drop test against an angled anvil – an updated version of the
    standard drop test used to certify helmets. In this version, the helmet is
    dropped onto an angled anvil to simulate hitting the ground at a different
    angle.


RIDING HELMET SHAPES AND FIT

As all brands of riding helmets that SmartPak carries meet safety standards,
next you’ll want to determine your head shape or the general shape of your
skull. Head shape is important as some brands fit rounder heads, and some brands
fit more oval-shaped heads.

Getting the shape as close to the outline of your skull ensures a better, more
snug fit, allowing the helmet to sit properly and offer protection where it
should. It is not recommended to add foam wedges or padding not designed
specifically by your helmet’s manufacturer to help make a helmet fit better.
Doing so can compromise the ability of the helmet to protect your head during a
fall. Some manufacturers do offer click-in liners with different thicknesses of
padding to help with fit and are specific to their brand of helmet.

For example, GPA is known to rounded fit, whereas Charles Owen helmets are more
of an oval fit. While some brands are known to fit a certain shape, it can even
vary inside a brand’s offering. Take the Charles Owen Wellington Pro which is
rounder, while the AYR8 is more oval. Some brands, like One K, offer both a
round and a long oval fit for the same helmet. Knowing the general shape of your
head will give you a better fitting helmet.


HOW DO I KNOW IF MY HEAD IS OVAL OR ROUND SHAPED?

While you’re sitting down, have a friend either on a stool or step, look down on
your head from the top. If they see that you have a rounder head, it will be
fairly even front to back and side to side. If your skull is generally longer
front to back and more narrow side to side, you most likely have an oval shaped
head.


HOW TO MEASURE FOR A RIDING HELMET

 1. Start with measuring your head. If you don’t have a soft measuring tape, use
    any kind of string and note the length and then place the string against a
    measuring stick or hard measuring tape. With the soft measuring tape, place
    the tape at the widest point of the back of the head, above the top of the
    ear, and an inch above the eyebrow.

 2. Once you have your measurement, check the size charts on the helmet’s
    product page to find the right size. Keep in mind that some brands use
    inches or centimeters, and some come in Small, Medium and Large. If you find
    that your measurement is in between sizes, most of the time, sizing up is
    your best bet. The same size may fit you differently between brands of
    helmets, so referencing the helmet brands specific sizing charts is
    recommended.
 3. Take into consideration if you’ll be riding with your hair up in your helmet
    or down, as this could affect the size and fit of your helmet. If you school
    with your hair down, and show with your hair up in your helmet, you may need
    to consider having a helmet with liners or a dial to have the helmet fit
    properly – or have two helmets – so that your helmet fits no matter your
    hairstyle. Depending on the length and thickness of your hair, you may need
    to size up one increment from your original measurement.

Watch and listen to our video to how to shop and measure for your helmet.




TRYING ON YOUR NEW RIDING HELMET

Once you’ve received your helmet, you’ll want the helmet to fit snug when you
first put it on, as it will mold its shape to your head over time. We recommend
leaving the tags and labels on your new helmet while trying on and only wearing
it around the house until you’re sure it’s the right fit, just in case you need
to exchange or return it. It isn’t unusual to have to try a few helmet sizes and
shapes to find the perfect fit.

After putting the helmet on, be sure it does not tip forward or shift around –
it should sit about a width of one finger above your eyebrows. You can make sure
it’s snug enough by moving the front of the helmet up and down. If your eyebrows
move with the helmet, then it is snug enough.

To be sure your chin strap is adjusted correctly, you should be able to get 1
finger in between the chin and the strap. For helmets with adjustable straps,
the triangle where the straps go around your ear, should sit at or just under
the ear lobe. Like many other aspects of helmet fit, the straps on some brands
of helmet come forward on your jaw while others fall straight down under the
ear, it just can depend on the manufacturer.

Some brands will also have removable liners, that can allow you to mix helmet
size and liner size, giving you the ability to further adjust the fit to you.
You should also consider purchasing multiple liners, so you can clean and
refresh your helmet when needed.


COMMON RIDING HELMET SHAPE AND FIT ISSUES

Some common signs that your helmet doesn’t fit properly are that it is either
too tight or loose on your head. When trying on your helmet, you should note any
pressure that is uneven, as it may suggest that your helmet shape doesn’t match
your head or skull shape well enough.


COMMON HELMET FIT ISSUES & WHAT THEY SUGGEST:

 * If the helmet fits tightly on your forehead and on the back of your head: You
   may be an oval shape trying to fit your head into a round shape helmet.
   Helmets should have even pressure all around your head.
 * The helmet feels tight near your temples, above your ears on both sides: You
   may be a round shape trying to fit your head into an oval shape helmet.
 * The helmet feels like it’s perching on your head or looks “too tall”, it
   could be too small, or it could be too shallow for the depth of your head. If
   you have a long forehead, you may need a deeper helmet.
 * If it’s covering your eyebrows and squishing your ears down, the helmet may
   be too big or too deep for your head.

If you get a new helmet and it doesn’t fit perfectly, know that you can easily
exchange it for free with SmartPak’s free return shipping on sized items. The
safest helmet is one that fits, so be sure to evaluate the fit of the helmet,
not just its look and style.


RIDING HELMET CARE AND MAINTENANCE TIPS

Once you have a helmet, keeping it in good shape and able to offer protection in
the event of a fall is important.

 * Invest in either a helmet bag or backpack to help protect the outer shell
   from scratches and marks, as well as help prevent cracks and damage if
   dropped. If you do drop your helmet, be sure to look for any cracks or
   damage, as you may need to replace your helmet if it does.
 * Try to keep your helmet in a temperature-controlled area whenever possible.
   This will minimize the chance of the materials expanding or shrinking, which
   can lead to cracking and helmet shape changes. After a ride on a hot day or
   cold day, avoid quickly cooling down or heating your helmet (putting your
   helmet quickly into your AC'ed/heated car). Try to remove any sweat or
   moisture by either removing your helmet liner or absorbing any moisture you
   can with a towel or air drying.
 * The foam padding in helmets can compact over time, especially if the helmet
   is exposed to heavy amounts of sweat and extended daily wear. Reassess helmet
   fit periodically and plan to replace your helmet if the fit changes.


HOW DO I CLEAN AND DEODORIZE MY HELMET?

Helmets often have soft interior materials that absorb, and trap sweat and
moisture, as well as offer a better fit. Helmets with removable liners allow you
to wash and refresh your helmet, keeping your helmet cleaner and maintaining its
fit. Helmets should never be placed in a dishwasher or other mechanical cleaning
device as this can degrade the materials.

If you have a helmet that doesn’t have a removable liner, spray cleaners and
deodorizers are available to help maintain your helmet. Over time, sweat and
wear will compress and degrade foam padding in helmets. Oftentimes these pieces
are not removable or replaceable. This compromises the fit and protection and is
a reason to replace these types of helmets every couple of years.


HOW TO FIT RIDING HELMETS FOR YOUNG RIDERS, KIDS, AND TODDLERS

A properly fitting riding helmet should fit your child or young rider’s current
head size, not what the youth will end up being in the future. If you are
concerned about the need to replace the helmet due to it not fitting, helmets
for kids often have adjustable dials, allowing the helmet to be adjusted and
“grow” with them safely.

Bicycle helmets, or any non-riding specific helmets, are not recommended as they
don’t offer the specific protection recommended for horseback riding related
accidents.


TIPS FOR FITTING HELMETS ON YOUNGER RIDERS

Many younger riders may not be used to the pressure of a helmet and may become
distracted by things like color or design when purchasing a helmet. If a child
doesn’t like a helmet without being able to explain why, try to give them a
chance to wear it for a period of time (while watching TV or eating snacks might
work well.) This will (hopefully!) allow them to get used to the helmet, and
then you’ll be able to see if it does fit them correctly.

If they are finding it tolerable after 15 to 20 minutes, check the fit again,
focusing on three things:

 1. Ask them: “Does it feel like a gentle hug all around your head, or is the
    hug pinching somewhere?”
 2. Can you make their eyebrows dance up and down when you wiggle the brim?
 3. If you pull up on the helmet like you are taking it off (without the
    chinstrap attached) does it feel like there is some suction/pressure as you
    pull it off?

If these are all positive, you should have a good fit! Browse our selection of
youth and young children’s helmets here.

Finding the right helmet can be a big step in your overall safety and comfort in
the saddle. When in doubt, we always recommend calling and speaking directly to
our Product Specialist Team at 1-800-461-8898 and utilizing our Free Return
Shipping for all sized items to help ensure you get the best fit and style for
the riding you’re doing! Don’t forget to keep an eye out for annual Safety
Awareness Week deals. When it comes to your safety in the saddle or around the
barn, the investment is always worth it!


TOP BRANDS

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Shop all equestrian helmets suitable for English and Western riders.

1University of Connecticut - Animal Science, Riding Helmet Safety, accessed 24
May 2021, https://animalscience.uconn.edu/equine/helmet-safety.php
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