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Equestrian Equipment: Helmet Safety Tips

Article Category: Fashion

Author Name: chickie maxwell

One of the most important equestrian equipment is a helmet as it shields the head of the rider especially when the horse suddenly becomes wild. Usually, a helmet has to be tested and certified for strength and protection. A certified and tested helmet will have the code "ASTM/SEI certified" hence it is safe for both professional and leisure purposes. Aside from this certification, there are also guidelines to be followed for safety reasons when wearing equestrian equipment like a helmet. It should be noted that 60% of horseback riding accidents led to death.

The century-old organization American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has safety guidelines for different products. The Equestrian Medical Safety Association recommends that all equestrians buy equestrian equipment such as a helmet that is certified by the ASTM. To test the helmet, the ASTM drops it at various directions and angles from a height of six feet onto a flat ground. Afterwards, it is dropped onto a sharp-cornered surface which replicates the force of hitting something due to a jump while horse-back riding. The helmet's strap is also tested if it would still be in position after an accident. When buying a helmet on the internet, make sure it has been tried on for safety.

Another safety measure is to ensure that the helmet fits the head of the wearer. It is important that the equestrian try on several helmets until he finds a comfortable fit. According to experts, the helmet must be half an inch over the eyebrows and must be leveled with the top of the head. When the head moves or shakes, the helmet must still be in its place while the chin strap should be firmly fastened.

It is necessary that all helmets are replaced if they undergo any damage such as a crack. Usually, helmets have warranties thus this can be replaced by the manufacturer. Even if there is no visible damage seen, once a rider suffers a fall that induced a hard impact on the helmet, he must exchange it for a new one. When a helmet is not properly taken care of, its inner lining will be damaged. Frequently, when the inner lining is exposed for a long time to moisture, this can damage the inner padding. A broken helmet will not fit properly and must be replaced instantly.

It is important to clean the helmet and any other equestrian equipment for preservation purposes. For cleaning, a helmet covered with plastic should be rinsed with water and mild soap. As for the ones that are covered with leather, a leather cleanser is needed. There are helmets covered with velvet and for this, a steam cleaner is used. The lining can actually be removed from the helmet, rinsed with water and a gentle soap and air-dried before placing it back inside. As a precaution, the inner lining should not be dried inside a dryer or with a hairdryer.

An equestrian's safety should always be considered every time he or she goes out to take a ride. Protection from head injury will be given by equestrian equipment such as a helmet.

Keywords: equestrian equipment

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