Northern Equestrian Direct Riding Hats Sizing and Info Page

The riding hat is the most important piece of equestrian equipment you will purchase. A riding hat will provide you with some although not complete protection should you be unfortunate enough to fall from or be kicked by your horse.

Horse riding hats must be worn at all times when riding and it is recommended that riding hats should also be worn when handling your horse from the ground. Riding hats do not last forever and because of this it is not recommended that you purchase a second hand riding hat, over time the protective padding compacts causing the hat to become looser on your head, if this happens to your riding hat or it suffers a severe impact then for your personal safety your hat must be replace. Please note a impact can be caused by just dropping your hat on a hard surface.

Please make sure that if you are looking to purchase a horse riding helmet that it meets the current approved standards PAS0105 or BSEN1384, EN1384. Please check out the BETA website for more info on riding hat safety standards.

Three Basic Styles of Riding Hat

Classic Riding Hat

The traditional style riding hat worn by most, usually in velvet or a similar fabric. The riding hat will have hard peak.

Scull Cap or Jockey

This type of riding hat has no peak and was traditionally worn by jockeys but you now find it has become a popular choice of riding helmet among all kinds of equestrian riders. The scull or jockey helmet is usually covered by a silk (a peaked cover) these can come in a variety of colours and and styles. They may also be covered in velvet to give the appearance of the classic riding hat.

Endurance Style of riding hat

The endurance style of riding hat can look similiar in appearance to a cycle helmet, they are extremely lightweight and ventilated for comfortable use in hot weather.

Please use the riding hat size chart below has a guide for choosing the correct size hat.