{"product_id":"hat","title":"Hat","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eRiding Hat Safety Standards Explained\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing a riding hat isn’t simply about style — it is one of the most important safety decisions a rider can make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiding hat safety standards are designed to test helmets against different types of impact and accident scenarios that can occur when riding or handling horses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recognised standards covered in this guide include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAS 015:2011\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVG1 01.040 2014-12\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eASTM F1163:2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"92\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redpostequestrian.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/02\/redpost-hat-standards-VG12014-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/02\/redpost-hat-standards-VG12014-edited.jpg 220w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/02\/redpost-hat-standards-VG12014-edited-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"92\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redpostequestrian.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/02\/redpost-hat-standards-ASTM.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/02\/redpost-hat-standards-ASTM.jpg 256w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/02\/redpost-hat-standards-ASTM-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"97\" height=\"97\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redpostequestrian.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/02\/redpost-hat-standards-PAS2011.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10835\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/02\/redpost-hat-standards-PAS2011.jpg 224w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/02\/redpost-hat-standards-PAS2011-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 224px) 100vw, 224px\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach standard uses its own testing criteria, which means different standards can assess different aspects of helmet performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are also additional equestrian helmet standards, including \u003cstrong\u003eSNELL E2021\u003c\/strong\u003e, which subject helmets to further testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Multiple Safety Standards Matter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA helmet carrying more than one recognised certification may have successfully passed a broader range of tests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, the number of standards should never be considered in isolation. The most important thing is to choose a helmet carrying the \u003cstrong\u003eappropriate current certification for your riding activity or competition\u003c\/strong\u003e, from a reputable manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Standard Is Only Part of the Protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is extremely important:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEven the highest-specification riding hat cannot provide its intended protection if it does not fit correctly.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA riding hat needs to be the correct size and shape for the individual rider's head. It should be professionally fitted wherever possible and remain secure and correctly positioned during use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA poorly fitting helmet can move during an accident and may significantly compromise the protection it was designed to provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redpostequestrian.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/02\/hat-standards-comparison-with-BETA-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/02\/hat-standards-comparison-with-BETA-logo.png 940w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/02\/hat-standards-comparison-with-BETA-logo-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/02\/hat-standards-comparison-with-BETA-logo-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRiding Hat Standards for Competition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you compete, the requirements become even more important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferent governing bodies and equestrian disciplines can specify which riding-hat standards they accept. Requirements may vary between organisations and can change over time, so riders should always check the \u003cstrong\u003ecurrent rules of their governing body or event organiser\u003c\/strong\u003e before competing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe required certification can normally be found on the label inside the riding hat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHat Tagging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt some competitions, training events and Pony Club activities, an authorised official may inspect the riding hat and attach a small coloured tag to the harness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tag provides a quick visual indication that the helmet's certification has been checked against that organisation's current requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA hat tag does not confirm that the helmet fits the individual rider correctly.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertification and correct professional fitting work together — \u003cstrong\u003eyou need both.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Equisafety ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56403269026171,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/equisafety.com\/products\/hat","provider":"Equisafety ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}