Gatehouse Riding Hats

Gatehouse
Our expertise has been at the forefront of development over the years, producing riding headwear that is non-bulky, lightweight, comfortable and competitively priced. Your safety is our priority. We have pioneered some major changes in headwear safety in recent years and are proud to be recognised by the British Standards Institute for consistency and high levels of test results. The extensive range means there will be a hat which will suit your needs whether you are having fun or competing at the highest level..

Description
An immaculately finished, stylish riding hat.
This hat features airflow lining and luxury leather 4 point harness with easi-fix hook and stud fastening.
It also has rear lace adjustment for a close, comfortable, secure fit. An extremely comfortable, professional hat, with bound rolled edge.
This helmet comes with a zipped fabric carry bag with embroidered logo. It is BSEN1384 kitemarked and approved by EFA (see below Safety section).

Safety
The helmet is not tested to AS/NZ3838 as it was made for the European market but complies with European standard EN1384. - which is accepted by the EFA and most pony clubs (see below but can be found on the EFA website).

"Safety and Helmets (searchable on EFA website)
The EFA sees itself as having a major role in the setting of standards and educating its members and the general public in matters of safety when dealing with horses.

The wearing of protective headgear has been shown to have a major influence on the reduction of horse related injuries and the use of a properly fitted and fastened helmet when riding and handling horses is recommended.
The EFA, through its discipline committees, regulates the conduct of official events and competitors in official or affiliated competitions in showjumping, eventing and saddlehorse (junior classes only) are required to wear riding helmets which have been accepted by the Federation.
The current standards we accept are those which have been set by Standards Australia after extensive research and industry consultation and those standards which are accepted in the USA and Europe. Details of these are:

AS/NZS 3838    Current Australian and NZ standard
     
EN 1384    Current European standard
     
ASTN F1163    Current US standard
     
When purchasing a helmet, riders should check to ensure that the helmet meets one or more of the above standards and fits securely.
Helmets should be replaced after any moderate to severe blows or after the recommended replacement time specified in the information provided with the helmet."

Not accepted by those organisations listed below (updated as information becomes available – please double check with your organisation)
Polocrosse
Now accepted by Pony Club NSW as of 27 March 2012 (click to link through to PCNSW website)

Sizing
Available in:
6 3/8 (52) – 7 ½ (61)

Ordering
We try to carry all sizes in stock.

Returns
Please read the section on Shipping & Returns.