Last Updated: 28 February 2026
When it comes to shopping for horse riding equipment, safety and protection should always be the features at the very top of your criteria list – especially when it comes to riding hats!
Riding hats and helmets are a critical piece of kit for every rider and without them, horse riding would be considered a far more dangerous activity than it is!
However, unsecured and poor quality horse riding headwear still exists, and so you need to know your stuff and be wary of buying products which aren’t going to look after your noggin!
So to help you avoid the stress, we’ve scoured the market to find 10 riding hats which have been safety tested at the highest standard to ensure your hard-earned cash is guaranteed to go on a hard-wearing, protective helmet.
From glittery children’s designs to racing stripe piped eye-catchers we’ve also made sure everyone’s tastes and personal style is covered!
But remember, go with your head, not your heart on this one!