Riding Hats

If you think this is not cool to wear a hat or is causing you headaches, there is now a range of hats of different sizes, shapes and colors that can be comfortable, beautiful and intelligent. And never think that you are experienced enough to ride without a hat. There are records of accidents involving drivers who have experience of 25-30 years who were not wearing a hat when riding.

Hats are usually made of hard shells, which contain both light and strong materials such as fiberglass carbon fiber, etc. It depends on the brand you buy. The size of the hat is usually given internally. There is a wide range of sizes available from child to adult, and they will be measured in centimeters and inches. normal size range of 49-65 cm or 6 to 8 inches.

When you buy a horse hat


1. Make sure the hat fits your head properly. It should provide good ventilation too. It should not be too loose or too tight. When you wear the hat should go down to your eyebrows, covering all of your forehead. At the same time, do not expose the back of your head. When you tilt or move the head, he should not move forward or back side to side.

2. If you have long hair, get a hat that has a horse wearing a ponytail. This will help avoid stuffing your hair inside the hat and make it too tight.

3. Look for any kind of stamp of approval on the hat. Get a hat that will ensure safety. Trying to save money by getting a cheap hat can cost your life. Also, do not go for hats used. He met a severe blow earlier and not be as strong as it seems. Moreover, even if the horse had no hat accidents, average lifespan of a hat is four years, after which it must be replaced anyway. So go for a new early stage.

4. Do not opt for a hat that is for another sport. Every sport has its own safety codes and equipment is designed accordingly. Therefore it is always best to get a hat for horse riding.

5. There are hats for teaching basic horsemanship to advanced derby hats and cowboy style. Choose one that matches your skills and experience. In addition, for each riding discipline, there are horse riding hats designed specific. So when you buy your hat, you the one that suits you the discipline of riding that you intend to concentrate.

6. Make sure that the manufacturers have a replacement policy for their hats, so you can replace your horse hat once it is damaged, dropped or has undergone a severe blow.


Types of hats:

There are different types of hats now available.

1. Jumping hats, which have a breakdown of the shell and a harness

2. Dressage hats with a low ridge to the ledge. It is used for dressage and showing.

3. Cross country ski hats, which come with ventilation slots and without point. This hat protects the head more.

4. Top hats, which have no chin and are worn in Dressage and Eventing.

5. caps, which have not advanced but which have a chin strap. This is often used for racing and driving pleasure.

6. Polo hats, which have a fixed vertex, face shield and removable air holes in the tank.


Recording a riding hat:

1. Avoid dropping or kicking. Hats should be handled properly.

2. If it's summer, do not store in a hot trunk. Overheating of the hat can affect your head when you wear it later.