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Wearing a correctly fitted, compliant riding hat is a vital part of that.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re heading out on your first pleasure ride or preparing for a championship, here’s what you need to know.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWearing a Hat: The Basics\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll riders \u003cstrong\u003emust wear a hat when mounted\u003c/strong\u003e that meets an approved safety standard.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your hat does not meet these requirements, \u003cstrong\u003eyour insurance will be invalid\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour hat must also:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eBe \u003cstrong\u003ecorrectly fitted\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHave the \u003cstrong\u003eharness securely fastened at all times when mounted\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAccepted Hat Standards\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep you as safe as possible, your hat must meet \u003cstrong\u003eat least one\u003c/strong\u003e of the following standards:\u003c/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\u0022table table-bordered\u0022\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard\u0026nbsp;\u0026\u0026nbsp;Date\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExample\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBritish:\u003c/strong\u003e PAS 015: 1998 or 2011 (with BSI Kitemark)\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\u0022max-width: 169px;\u0022\u003e\u003cimg src=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Client/Images/Cms/image(143).png\u0022 data-image=\u00221\u0022 width=\u0022169\u0022 height=\u0022136\u0022 style=\u0022width: 169px; max-width: 169px; height: 136px;\u0022\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean:\u003c/strong\u003e VG1 01.040: 2014-12 (with BSI Kitemark)\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\u0022max-width: 428px;\u0022\u003e\u003cimg src=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Client/Images/Cms/image(144).png\u0022 data-image=\u00221\u0022 width=\u0022428\u0022 height=\u0022139\u0022 style=\u0022width: 428px; max-width: 428px; height: 139px;\u0022\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican:\u003c/strong\u003e ASTM F1163 (2015 or 2023) with SEI mark\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\u0022max-width: 139px;\u0022\u003e\u003cimg src=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Client/Images/Cms/image(145).png\u0022 data-image=\u00221\u0022 width=\u0022139\u0022 height=\u0022132\u0022 style=\u0022width: 139px; max-width: 139px; height: 132px;\u0022\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSNELL:\u003c/strong\u003e E2016 or E2021\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\u0022max-width: 146px;\u0022\u003e\u003cimg src=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Client/Images/Cms/image(146).png\u0022 data-image=\u00221\u0022 width=\u0022146\u0022 height=\u0022189\u0022 style=\u0022width: 146px; max-width: 146px; height: 189px;\u0022\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian/New Zealand:\u003c/strong\u003e AS/NZS 3838: 2006 onwards (with SAI Global mark)\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\u0022max-width: 109px;\u0022\u003e\u003cimg src=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Client/Images/Cms/image(147).png\u0022 data-image=\u00221\u0022 width=\u0022109\u0022 height=\u0022108\u0022 style=\u0022width: 109px; max-width: 109px; height: 108px;\u0022\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBritish/European:\u003c/strong\u003e EN1384:2023 (with or without Kitemark or IC Mark)\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg src=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Client/Images/Cms/image(148).png\u0022 data-image=\u00221\u0022\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your hat carries \u003cstrong\u003emore than one standard\u003c/strong\u003e, it is acceptable as long as \u003cstrong\u003eat least one of those standards is current and approved\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Fit Matters\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA riding hat is designed to reduce the risk of head injury—but it can only do its job if it fits properly.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery rider’s head shape is different, so it’s worth taking the time to find the right one for you.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eVisiting a \u003cstrong\u003ereputable tack shop\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHaving your hat fitted by a \u003cstrong\u003etrained, certified fitter\u003c/strong\u003e (such as a BETA-trained fitter)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTrying on different brands and styles to find the best fit\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecond-hand hats might seem like a bargain, but they’re \u003cstrong\u003enot recommended\u003c/strong\u003e—damage isn’t always visible, and the protective structure may already be compromised.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook for a \u003cstrong\u003equality assurance mark\u003c/strong\u003e (such as a BSI Kitemark or SEI mark), which confirms the hat has been independently tested.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the Right Hat\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt doesn’t matter whether your hat is top-of-the-range or more budget-friendly—what matters is that it:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMeets an \u003cstrong\u003eapproved safety standard\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFits \u003cstrong\u003esecurely and comfortably\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIs \u003cstrong\u003efastened correctly every time you ride\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChildren’s hats may be shaped differently to adult hats, even within the same brand, so always have them fitted properly.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCaring for Your Hat\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking after your hat helps maintain its protective qualities:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid direct sunlight\u003c/strong\u003e for long periods\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLet it \u003cstrong\u003edry naturally\u003c/strong\u003e if it gets wet (no radiators or heat sources)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHandle it with care—\u003cstrong\u003edropping or knocking it can reduce protection\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplace your hat after a fall\u003c/strong\u003e, especially if it hits the ground\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Final Word\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou only have one head—so it’s worth protecting.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well-fitted, correctly fastened hat is one of the simplest and most important things you can do to stay safe in the saddle. 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