Equestrian Clothing | Equestrian Clothes

Nothing is more important when riding than your safety and wearing a current standard riding hat is essential. We stock all the leading brands and only ever sell the most current safety standards so you can be sure you are buying safely. We also feature a range of caps, hats and accessories including helmet covers and hat deodorisers which help to keep your headwear in top condition. The most important piece of equestrian clothing you will buy is your riding hat. You can find an extensive range of riding hats at Countrywide, but check out some of our recommend picks below:

Riding hats and skull helmets available online at fantastic prices. A wide variety of riding hats and skull helmets from top brands such as Champion and Charles Owen to choose from. Hats for every discipline delivered to your door!

Junior JTE Riding Helmet (£47)

The Junior JTE has a ventilation strip on the front of the helmet that is not only fashionable but helps to keep your head cool! Synthetic suede finish looks really professional too! It conforms to all standards required by The Pony Club like PAS015, BS.EN1384. Carries the British Kitemark and CE mark.

Champion Ventair Riding Hat (from £89.99)

A sturdy riding hat with a lightweight fibreglass shell. The Ventair riding hat has a new stylish design and ventilated airflow system, and the inside of the riding hat has a soft feel and easily adjustable harness. Kitemarked to PAS 015:1998 and BSEN: 1384:1997.

Charles Owen Young Riding Hat (£53.99)

Traditionally styled. Covered with a short pile velvet. Comes in it’s own Charles Owen carry-box. Kitemarked to PAS 015 and BSEN 1384.

Riding Hats and Helmets

Hard hats are worn for riding, lunging, and leading horses, and in some other situations where a hard hat is required, for example when clipping a horse, or holding for the farrier, veterinary surgeon, or equine dentist.

They are fitted by measuring the circumference of your head and are designed to fit across the rim across your forehead.They should be snug enough so that when your head is tilted forward the hat should still stay in place and a fingers width should be able to be fitted into the back of the hat. When purchasing a hat go to one which has a British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA) qualified member of staff as they will have done a specialist course in hat fitting an will be able to ensure a perfect fit.

Hard shells are made of a variety of light and strong materials, and depending on the brand you buy, this could be fibreglass, carbon fibre, or a lightweight injection moulded plastic shell.

Safety

The BSI kitemark stands for British Standards Institute and is issued to hats which have passed the correct safety standard. There should be a safety stamp marked on the inside to show that it has passed the current safety standard. It should say on the hat BSEN:1384:1997 or PAS015 1988. ASTMF 1163 95.