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 [[Image:HorseHelmet1.jpg|thumb|An ASTM/SEI-approved equestrian safety helmet suitable for all disciplines. A helmet worn for riding horses. This type of helmet is specially designed to protect the rider from a fall off a horse, or a kick if the horse should get frightened. The classic riding helmet is made of black velvet, with a brim. Many new riders wear a "training" or "schooling" helmet while learning to ride, since it is more casual. This type of helmet has more similarity to a bicycle helmet. ]

People riding on trails usually wear this type of helmet as well. The classic riding helmet is modeled after the look of the hunt cap, which offered little or no protection to the rider of the horse.

The older style hunt cap or "hard hat" offers virtually no protection to the rider's head and is not ASTM/SEI approved.
A modern ASTM/SEI show-legal helmet covered in velveteen to resemble the old style hunt cap, showing attached harness

Many new riders feel that riding helmets are not "cool" and do not want to wear them. Certain horse show competitions do not allow for the wearing of helmets, or require a certain kind. However, on the American hunter-jumper show circut, the USEF United States Equestrian Federation has begun to require all riders to wear an ASTM-SEI approved helmet while mounted on their horse anywhere on the show grounds. These approved helmets are much safe then the standard hunt cap providing more protection to the head. The most popular styles on the hunter-jumpers circut are currently the Charles Owen and the GPA, both meeting the safety standards.

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