It's hard to tell there's a helmet under that hat.
For those equestrians who don’t like the look of an approved helmet but still want to stay safe, here’s a nifty solution: hide a helmet covers that fit over a traditional helmet and give them the look of a hat.
Developed by Lavina Raville, a lifelong equestrian and CT Technician, the covers are available in fleece (shown to the left) and felt in a variety of colors. They can be customized as shown.
On her website, Raville says:
I really hope to encourage more people to wear helmets. And I’d like to encourage those who wear them sometimes to wear them every time.
From a distance, it's hard to tell she's wearing a helmet.
Many western or recreational riders do not wear helmets. Many who ride English only wear a helmet when jumping, taking a lesson, or at a show.
Some trainers only wear a helmet when getting on a young horse the first time, and some instructors don’t wear them at all.
In carriage driving it is traditional to wear fancy hats in pleasure show competitions and driven dressage.
I feel the Hide A Helmet is a good solution and allows the wearer to be safe and stylish at the same time.
I think they look pretty good and they’d be a stylish way to keep the sun out of your eyes, too.
You can order your helmet cover and be fashionable for your spring rides, for $50 from the website.
