Charles Owen Young Rider Skull Riding Hat

Charles Owen Young Rider Vented Skull Riding Hat

The Pony Club approved Young Rider’s Jockey offers dual-standard protection with a deep fit.

Dual standard protection featuring ten ventilation holes for optimum breathability.

This deep-fitting helmet is Pony Club approved

Available in round fit in all sizes 49cm-62cm

Features

• Pony Club approved
• Ten ventilation holes
• Fully adjustable nylon harness
• Dual Standard and certified to PAS:015
• VAT exempt
• Charles Owen Young Rider Skull Riding Hat

How to measure your head

Watch the video for a demonstration of how to properly measure and fit your helmet.

Use a soft fabric measuring tape marked in centimeters (cm).

Wrap the tape around the widest part of your head: about one inch above your eyebrows, just above the ear line and around the bump at the back of your head.

Once you have your measurement in centimeters, click here for the size chart to convert it to our standard helmet size.

If you have a rounder shaped head or find helmets feel tight on the sides, consider Round Fit sizing.

If possible, we recommend having a professional fitting with your local retailer.

How to put a riding helmet on

When putting a helmet on, we are looking to get ‘the lock’. This is a sensation of the helmet latching and gripping onto the back of your head, which means it is on properly, secure and safe.

1. Hair should ideally be worn in a low pony tail (if applicable)
2. Place your forehead into the front of the helmet
3. Using a rolling motion, push backwards to feel the helmet lock into the base of the skull (listen for a suction sound)
4. Run a finger around the rim of the helmet to check for gaps or loose points. If there is any movement or gaps you may need to try a different size or a Round Fit
5. Always adjust the chin strap first, then tie the back laces with a knot and bow (if applicable).

How should a riding helmet fit?

A new helmet will break in as you wear it and mould to the shape of your head. It should fit like a new pair of boots: snug, with a firm and even pressure all the way around.

Things to check for:

1. A snug fit with even, firm pressure around the entire head
2. No specific pressure points or gaps
3. Helmet locks onto the back of the skull
4. Helmet sits level on the head, covering the forehead leaving about an inch above the eyebrows
5. With the harness unfastened, the helmet should not rock forwards nor backwards
6. The chinstrap should sit just under the chin and gently touch the bottom of the ear lobe, avoiding the throat
7. You should be able to put a finger between the strap and your chin
8. The harness laces at the back of the helmet should be secured tightly
9. Wear the helmet for 5 minutes to give time for it to mould to your head and reveal any pressure points.

Head shapes

Most people have an oval shaped head but some have a rounder shape. The shape of your head can effect how a helmet fits and its comfort.

If you have a rounder shaped head, you may need to be open to trying on a variety of different helmets because models can fit slightly differently.