Safety

Young eventer credits hat for saving her life

Freya Petrie is making calls for riders to focus on their safety after she narrowly avoided serious injury during a fall

British Dressage alters its competition hat rules

BD has released revised amendments to its helmet rules following the announcement that a riding hat standard is to be withdrawn

Nearly 50% of polo players value looks above safety when choosing a new helmet

The polo community remains under pressure to introduce a minimum safety standard for its hats

Hat safety rules and what changes mean for the future

The sudden removal of the European safety standard — EN 1384 — at the end of last year threw the industry into disarray and confused consumers. But with new hat models now being released, could the change mark another major development in the movement to make riding safer?

Mother urges parents to put safety first after her daughter was kicked in the face

Six-year-old girl who fell off and was then kicked by her pony was wearing full safety gear at the time

Major hat rule change: what you need to know

Major change to hat rules after helmet standard withdrawn

British discipline and riding bodies are reconsidering their hat rules for the future and phasing out a popular helmet standard

Hat cam ban leads to new 'safer' designs

While riders await news on research into the safety of hat cameras, several manufacturers are already trying to find alternatives

Innovative hurdle installed at racecourse

Padded hurdle thought to improve safety of horse and jockey will undergo further trials at another British racecourse this season

Breaking news: BE ban hat cameras due to safety concerns

British Eventing has announced it has banned all helmet cameras as a precautionary measure until further research is completed on their safety

Top polo club takes the lead on hat safety

A leading polo club has proposed a new safety hat rule in line with other equestrian disciplines

Crash hats on display at World Games

Many riders chose to wear helmets rather than top hats at the World Equestrian Games

Horses at risk from horsebox tyre blowouts

Driving a horsebox with under-inflated tyres can be a huge risk to your precious cargo

Accident puts polo hats back in the spotlight

A popular polo player is in a coma with serious head injuries after suffering a fall last week, prompting calls for a compulsory safety hat rule

Is it the end for the top hat in dressage?

The serious fall of Fiona Bigwood has again forced those in the sport to consider their decision to ride in top hats rather than safety headgear

Irish centres trial safety zones in warm-up rings [H&H VIP]

A serious accident has provoked Show Jumping Ireland to introduce horse-free zones in between practice fences

Riding hat 'saved teenage boy's life' in fall

James Hooker received serious facial injuries when he was kicked in the head after falling in the arena at home in South Wales

Loraine Homer’s showing blog: baby ponies, hunting fun and new HOYS part-bred classes

It's as hectic as ever after HOYS, with young ponies to bring on, nice horses to hunt and a trip to New York in the offing

New safety halter designed

The Charlie Safety Halter has been designed to minimise the danger or horses becoming suck and injuring themselves

Hi-viz alternative wins design award

An alternative to traditional hi-viz clothing, Triviz, has won the Red Dot product design award 2013