What to wear around horses and at the stables?

All riders of any age must wear an ASTM-approved helmet with a safety harness intact and adequately secured when mounted. Helmets are designed to protect the rider’s head in the event of falls from a horse. WE RENT Helmets at the Stables. $10 one time or $30 for four times of riding.

1. Front—The helmet should sit about an inch above the eyebrows. More than 1” =too small Less than 1” =too big.
2. Side—The straps on the side should meet just below and in front of your earlobes.
3. Back—A snug-fitting helmet is best. The harness on the back should prevent the helmet from moving forward. Avoid using your hair to create a proper fit.
4. Throat—The strap under your chin should be snug but not tight. Tilt your chin up and down to ensure a proper fit.
5. TEST —Grasp the helmet with two hands and rock it back and forth. The skin and eyebrows should move with the helmet.

Make sure the expiration date is updated.

No helmet can protect against every head injury. However, studies show a dramatic reduction in the severity of injuries when an adequately fitted helmet is worn every time you ride a horse. Replace your helmet every five years or immediately after a direct impact from a fall. 

Defines protective headgear. It states that "anyone mounted on a horse at any time.  The harness must be secured and properly fitted. Any rider violating this rule must immediately be prohibited from further riding until the headgear is properly placed.” 

What is "improperly" fitted headgear? If a helmet is moving around or falling over the eyes, it is improperly fitted. Importantly, it is improperly secured if the chinstrap of the harness is hanging down with clear "daylight" between the strap and the chin. A properly fitted harness must not be able to slide forward around the chin. A rule of thumb is, at most, two fingers fit between the skin and harness below the chin. If the harness becomes unfastened during riding, please stop the rider immediately.