How Do You Fit A Horse Riding Helmet?
More than anything else, the helmet you wear while you’re on your horse should provide a comfortable fit. After riding the horse for hours at a time, a helmet should feel like you just put it on. Measure the circumference of the rider’s head with a clothing measuring tape. The tape should circle around the forehead and above the top of the ears. Don’t pull the measuring tape too tight on the rider’s head, or you’ll get an incorrect measurement. Look up the measurement with the corresponding helmet sizes. Remember that hat sizes are different for men and women. Take a note of the corresponding helmet size for reference when you’re shopping. Some helmets provide sizes based on head circumference, while others provide measurements based on hat sizes, so get both numbers as you look for a helmet. These numbers are still helpful when the choices are small, medium, large and extra large. Go to a brick-and-mortar store to try various riding helmets on to check the fit. Even if you plan to ord
