Why Wear A Safety Helmet

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Why wear a safety helmet?

 

It's simple. If you fall from your horse, the helmet takes the force of the blow - instead of your head. When you're riding, wearing a safety helmet is the most effective way to prevent a life-threatening head injury.

Selecting a safety helmet 

Horse Riding helmets are cooler, lighter, and more comfortable than ever before. There are plenty of choices for riders of all ages and abilities. Just remember some ground rules: 

• Make sure the helmet is safe and "approved". Look for Australian Standards Compliance label
  
• Make sure it fits properly. It is important to be correctly measured and fitted for a riding helmet. Not every helmet fits every rider, and there are sizing differences between brands. The helmet should feel comfortably snug. Sizing pads are included with most helmets and can help make the fit more secure. If you have long hair, consider a helmet with a ponytail port. You don't want to try to fit all of your hair up inside the helmet. That would make the helmet too big to properly protect you in case of a fall.