There are various types and styles of horse riding helmets, Stoneybrook stock a range of helmets from skull caps to traditional velvet helmets, so depending on the discipline in which your helmet is intended the staff at Stoneybrook will be able to point you in the right direction.

Charles Owen helmets are manufactured to British Safety Standards, BSEN 1384:1997, PAS 015 1998, EN1384:1996, ASTM F1163 and they are all Kite Marked which is a very important trade mark and it shows that the hat meets the required standard including design approval. When choosing a horse riding helmet first of all you have to decide whether you will be using it for Showjumping, showing, dressage, cross country, hacking, polo or eventing you will then be able to decide which style and design of helmet will best suit your requirements.

The Charles Owen velvet horse riding helmets are manufactured from a luxurious velvet and either flesh or black coloured leather harness, some of the helmets have a distinct shaped peak to flatter the face and also shade the eyes. The J3 Jockey Skull, Wellington Classic and the John Whitaker hats have extra padded protection at the nape of the neck this makes for a more secure fit. The velvet horse riding helmets are available in various different colours, black, navy, grey, green and brown to match you’re riding apparel.

We also stock childrens Charles Owen horse riding helmets, from jockey skulls to velvet helmets which are also available in various colours the same as adult helmets. The childrens helmets come complete with a Charles and Owen carry box to encourage the children to keep their helmet safe and to prevent damage. If any helmet is accidentally dropped or suffers a severe impact it should be disposed of and another helmet should be properly fitted and purchased, as damage is not always visible from the outside of the helmet.

When considering buying a new horse riding helmet be sure to remember Stoneybrook, we will do our best to make sure that you purchase the correct helmet to enable you to enjoy your equestrian activity.