Children's Horse Riding Helmets
Children's Horse Riding Helmets
No helmet, no children's horseback riding - it's as simple as that. Both riding instructors and parents of riding students should make this a non-negotiable requirement before any rider places a foot in a stirrup. Riding is an inherently dangerous sport, made less so through proper instruction on well-trained horses in safe riding facilities, but some level of potential hazard always exists regardless of such safeguards. Instructors and parents are obliged to mitigate this risk by providing their student riders with safety equipment, the most important of which is a safety-certified, properly fitting riding helmet.It is important to understand that riding helmets, no matter how well made, tested, or fitted, cannot protect against all head injuries. At best they will prevent minor to moderate impact injuries and help reduce severe injuries, but no helmet is guaranteed to prevent head injuries altogether. Helmets offer limited protection only to the parts of the head directly covered by the helmet.Standards for riding helmet safety vary from country to country, with the U.S. and Australia/New Zealand generally utilizing the most stringent safety testing standards. The United Kingdom and Europe also set specific safety standards and testing requirements for riding helmets. Among the safety certifications found on qualified helmets include ASTM F1163-04a/SEI in the U.S., AS/NZ 3838:2006 in Australia and New Zealand, EN 1384 and PAS 015 in the U.K., and EN 1384 and EN 14572 in Europe.Riding helmets are generally constructed of lightweight, impact-resistant resin or plastic in various colors with shock-absorbing inner foam. Some are designed with an open ponytail notch in the back. A non-removable, adjustable chinstrap or harness holds the helmet firmly in place on the rider's head and must always be worn. Air vents in many models help cool the rider's head. Some helmets also provide washable, antimicrobial, and/or removable headliners. Suede or velveteen covers are available to take schooling helmets into the show ring. Water repellent covers may also be available for foul-weather riding.Riding helmets for most hunter/jumper activities have brims, while brimless helmets called skull caps are generally worn for cross-country jumping. Some helmets have removable brims, and some skull caps come with fabric covers with false brims, both of which are suitable for eventing in which both cross-country and stadium jumping are required.Helmet size is determined by measuring the circumference of the rider's head directly above the brow line around the largest part of the head. A properly fitted helmet will not move when the rider shakes the head from front to back and side to side, though it should not be so snug as to cause a mark on the head or any significant physical discomfort. Dial adjustments or sizing pads are available in most riding helmets to provide a snug fit.The outer shell of a riding helmet may be weakened by various substances, so nothing should be applied to the exterior of a helmet unless specifically approved by the manufacturer. Children's Horseback Riding helmets should always be replaced immediately following an impact, or after 3-5 years without an impact. Looking For Places To Go With Kids? Michigan Football Team Detroit Lions Enjoyed First Half Lead, Kid Rock Entertains Halftime Making our Children Happy this Holiday Season Kids Toys Assessment: Buddy T-rex Interaction Figure Tangpu Knitting Children's Clothing Industry - China Others - Pcie Gigabit Nic Manufacturer Prose Child Theme Taking Control Of Your Child's Future With A Life Insurance Policy Information for Helping a Child who is Having an Asthma Attack Give Children The Perfect Gift! Developing A Child's Learning With Construction Toys How to Organize Bedrooms for Teens Mma Is Perfect For Adults And Children Alike Is Spanking A Smart Discipline Technique For Kids?