Safety standards for riding hats

When purchasing a new riding hat, please be aware of the new safety standard numbers – BSEN1384 and PAS015 (Recommended by The British Horse Society). Numbers that have been withdrawn are BS6473 and BS4472. These have now been replaced with BSEN1384 and PAS015 which give a much higher degree of protection to the skull. All riding hats should be replaced after a severe impact, even if there are no outward signs of damage, as the hat may be damaged inside where the damage can’t be seen.