Riding Hats

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VAT on Riding Hats: At the last budget, the chancellor decided to remove VAT from cycling helmets, but chose to ignore riding hats.  The BHS is campaigning for riding hats/helmets to be VAT free.  If you would like to help the BHS campaign send a letter of support to the BHS Safety Department, Stoneleigh Deer Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2XZ, or email S.Hardy@bhs.org.uk with VAT in the subject box.

Measuring Riding Hats:

Measure the circumference of the head just above the ears and measure in centimetres for accuracy.

For made to measure equestrian headwear (for larger sizes) try: Design Headwear Ltd, Tel: 01306 631374.

Riding Hat Safety Standards:

The safest standard for a hat is PAS 015, 1994 & 1998.  The other approved standards are BSEN 1384, 1997, EN 1384, 1996 and ASTM F1163, 1998 (American Safety Standard). All riders under 14 years of age must wear a riding hat.

BETA - Riding hat safety standards explained

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You should buy a new Riding Hat if your hat has sustained an impact (a bad fall, bang your head or if you drop it) - the damage may not be visible on the outside of the helmet, if your hat becomes too tight, too loose or too old.

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