riding helmet

Mounted sport protection

A riding helmet is protective headgear worn while horseback riding, designed to absorb impact and protect the skull in falls.

Unlike bicycle or motorcycle helmets, riding helmets typically have a distinctive low profile with a small brim and ventilation slots: All riders under eighteen must wear an approved riding helmet.

Also called an equestrian helmet.

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Horseback without a saddle

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