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Horse riding helmets
Riding helmet - Equishop equestrian store
Horse riding is a wonderful and rewarding sport, not only because you get to spend time with a horse, but also because you can achieve your goals and overcome obstacles. Nevertheless, horse riding is a highly dangerous sport, which is why it is crucial to protect the most vulnerable parts of the rider’s body.
A riding helmet is undoubtedly the most fundamental piece of equipment for any rider - not only the advanced one, but also for those new to the discipline. Analysis of injuries are unanimous – head is one of the most prone to injury parts of the rider’s body while falling down. Even the mildest head injury is incredibly dangerous to the rider’s health and life. However, with proper protection you will be able to minimize the risk of skull damage in an extreme situation.
Equestrian helmet - construction and wear
A riding helmet consists of a shell that is made of durable materials such as polycarbonate. The helmet’s shell provides head coverage and features chin straps that you attach to keep the helmet stable on your head. The helmet should also have a ventilation system that would channel the excess of heat to the outside through air outlets, ensuring comfort of the rider.
In order for a riding helmet to fulfill its most important role, namely protecting the rider’s head, it must fit correctly on the head, i.e. it must not be loose or too tight. A riding helmet that does not fit correctly on the head will not perform its function in the event of a fall. Each helmet’s producer has different ways of adjusting the helmet to the rider's head. Samshield helmets are adjustable with interchangeable liners that are made of sponge with a memory-shape property and conform to the rider's head. Uvex equestrian helmets are equipped with a 3D IAS system which allows you to adjust the size to your head with a knob at the back. This way of adjusting the riding helmet is also used by other brands, such as Busse. During your next ride, make sure you are wearing a properly fitted riding helmet.
Horseback riding helmets - features
You can borrow a riding helmet from your riding school, but if you want to continue learning, it's advisable to buy your own, new helmet. The best helmet is one that fits snugly on the rider's head. Additional features, such as a wide brim or design details appeal to the riders when choosing a new helmet.
Professional horseback riding helmets have properties that minimize the effects of falling from a horse. The inner shell of Samshield helmets is made of variable-density polystyrene, which provides better dissipation of the energy produced during impact. The MIPS technology used in Uvex horseback riding helmets offers extra protection by allowing a sliding movement of the helmet's layers to reduce the rotational motion in the event of a fall.
Equestrian helmets - international safety standards
When choosing a new helmet, pay attention to the safety standards it has. Equestrian helmet manufacturers are required to produce helmets that meet at least one of the three international equestrian safety standards: PAS015: 2011, VG1 01.040 2014-12 and ASTM F1163: 2015.
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Samshield riding helmets
The beginnings of Samshield reach back to 2005 when first French riders put on their heads Shadowmatt shells. Sam Malogine is the founder of Samshield, he is an ex-motocross player and sales manager of the Oakley brand. In 2003 after being encouraged by a friend, Sam began his horseback riding adventure. He bought an equestrian helmet that was a top-notch model at the time. However, he quickly realized it was not functional. The discomfort of using an equestrian helmet was a problem for many riders. And that is how the idea of creating an innovative helmet was born. The innovative helmet had to be luxurious, extraordinary, and most of all – safe and comfortable.
The Samshield helmet consists of a shell made of polycarbonate which is an extremely durable material. The inside of the helmet is lined with polystyrene of a varying density that perfectly absorbs the energy produced during impacts. There are 8 holes on the inside of the helmet to which you can attach interchangeable liners. The liners are made of sponge with a memory-shape property, which is why they fit the rider’s head perfectly. The air outlets on the shell are very effective. The excess of heat is carried to the outside by an outlet placed right under the helmet’s shield and through back outlets. There is a trim along the length of the helmet, which goes right next to the discreet ventilation.
The helmets are available in three sizes: S, M, L. There are a couple of sizes of the interchangeable liners and we recommend picking them accordingly to the size chart available on the product’s page. It is not only a great hygienic solution but also practical one – as you could keep the same helmet even when the head’s girth changes of a few centimeters by simply changing the liner to a bigger one (as long as the girth changes within the size range of a given shell).
The first model of a Samshield helmet is Shadowmatt. With time, according to the main philosophy of Samshield “launch the product only when you are certain it is the best possible one,” new models of Samshield helmets were created: Miss Shield – a helmet with a brim resembling a women’s hat, XC and Shadowmatt Race – helmets for cross and eventing riders that are very different in shape from the other helmets and the only ones that cannot be personalized.
Meeting the market’s expectations, Samshield created new trim for helmets, such as: Premium Alcantara – helmets covered with elegant leather; and Shadow Glossy – polished helmets.
The producer cares for individualists and has created a Samshield configurator for everybody who wants to design their own unique equestrian helmet. It is an intuitive tool that allows you to personalize an equestrian helmet, where you can create your own unique product from the beginning. You can try many configurations with the tool, e.g. whether a shiny shadow glossy shell would go well with Swarovski crystals, or if it would be a good idea to combine a pink shield with a navy blue helmet.
Samshield helmets have safety norm: VG 01.040 2014-12
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Casco riding helmets
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Uvex riding helmets
UVEX is a German brand that was founded in 1926. The first product of the brand, goggles, was launched at the beginning of the 30s. Ever since then, UVEX assortment has expanded and besides goggles, today they offer the highest-quality helmets for skiing, cycling, horseback riding, sport and lifestyle glasses, and protectors.
Since 1960, UVEX is recognized worldwide as the symbol of quality and German production increases the brand’s prestige.
In the UVEX equestrian helmets tab on the website, you will find a sporty EXXENTIAL model, made of polycarbonate Makrolon that tightly fits the helmet’s filling. It is a very light and perfectly ventilated model, due to its inner lining, it excellently drains moisture during physical effort.
The MONOMATIC fastening system allows you to easily strap and unstrap the helmet with one hand.
Its soft visor increases safety in case of a fall, as it would not cause additional strain during impacts. An elongated corpus on the cervical part is for better stabilization and protection. The helmet is made in an inmould construction; it combines the highest level of protection and comfort of use. It is a helmet model that would serve you for recreational rides as well as for competitions. It would be perfect for people wearing glasses.
The 3D IAS system applied to this helmet allows you to regulate it in three dimensions, which is why the helmet will be properly fit in girth and height.
FAS is an easy and practical system that allows you to quickly adjust the straps, which guarantees stabilization of the helmet on the head.
UVEX Exxential equestrian helmet is available in the following sizes:XXS-S (52-55cm),
S-M (55-57cm),
M-L (57-59cm),
L-XL (59-61cm).
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Glitter riding helmets