What is the BEST Helmet for Horse Riding; MIPS Safety System Explained

What is the BEST Helmet for Horse Riding: MIPS Safety System Explaned
In this video I review what makes a riding helmet safe and how to go about choosing the best and safest riding helmet for you!
Chronicle of the Horse (Has the VA Tech Helmet Ratings 2023 Link)
www.chronofhorse.com/article/...
The Equiery Article
equiery.com/va-tech-releases-...
VA Tech Ratings- 2023- 5 Stars
The 2 Helmets below earned 5 stars. The next 11 helmets earned 4 stars Links below for some of the 4 and 5 start helmets.
My new Helmet, the Trauma Void EQ3 MIPS is # 6 on the list earning 4 stars. I purchased mine at Smartpak and it was on sale at the time for $199.20 with free shipping!
Number 13 on the List is the Ovation Protege which also a 4 starr helmet at a very reasonable price!
Some Amazon product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I will receive a small commission.
1. Champion Revolve X-Air MIPS
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2. Tuff Rider Carbon Fiber
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6. Trauma Void EQ3 MIPS
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13. Ovation Protégé Equestrian Helmet, Matte Black, M/L, Low Profile Horse Riding Helmet with Ventilation, with a Lumintrail Keychain Light
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 What is the Best Horse Riding Helmet
00:47 Can a Bicycle Helmet be used
01:38 How Horse helmets are shaped
01:59 What is MiPS?
02:05 Multi-DIrectional Impact Protection System
02:45 How iMIPS works
03:19 Retire a Helmet that has sustained a blow
03:44 SEI/ASTM saftey standards
04:20 The Trauma Void EQ3 Lynx MIPS
05:05 Measure Your Head
05:26 Helmet Shopping Tips
06:12 Get the Research
06:22 VA Tech Equestrian Helmet Study and Star System
07:51 Important Article Links
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[@RATyson]

Thanks for the info!! Although, I will say that I disagree with your assessment of bicycle helmets. I believe you may be misinformed on their design. Bicycle helmets, like helmets designed for horse riding, motorcycle riding, etc. are designed to protect from impacts in any and all directions. They also use tech to protect from torsional force as well. I have not compared the exact testing numbers between bicycle and horse riding helmets, but it appears from a cursory look that they are very comparable. I do agree that one should by the gear that goes with the sport. But I believe that a bicycle helmet will provide the same protection as a specific horse riding helmet will. Additionally, as with all safety gear, quality is everything. Not all helmets are equal in any category. There is a saying "Don't put a priceless head in a cheap helmet." And that applies to all helmets.

[@alifewithhorses-meryllynn]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts on using Bicycle helmets when horse riding. I pulled some info for this video from the reports. I am sure Bicycle helmets have been improved and certain models may provide more advanced Head injury protection. I agree with you that people should use sport specific helmets whenever possible. And if I were jumping on a horse and only had a bicycle helmet, that would definitely be preferable to no helmet at all! However dedicated horse riding helmets do differ from bicycle helmets in shape for a reason. The height of a fall from a horse is far greater than falls from a bicycle and the trajectory of a horse fall may be quite different than a bicycle fall. I am citing a UCONN Department of Animal Science report here! And the newer MIPS technology added to horse riding helmets makes a huge difference in rotational head injury protection. I know many Bicycle helmets as well as motorcycle, and snow sport helmets carry it as well. Let’s all advocate for safety in our sports! 😊🐴

[@melaniefarber7381]

Very valuable info I'm sure for all levels of riders.

[@alifewithhorses-meryllynn]

Thanks so much! I’m glad you liked the video! 😊🐴

[@Coolcmsc]

Hi! In the U.K. Really impressed by this video, thank you. I recommend watching the whole thing and reading the linked documents to anybody reading this. I ride horses (we have our own little yard, arena, paddocks etc with a few horses). I also ride Down Hill mountain bike trails and bike parks. MIPS has been in our cycle helmets here for years and it’s great to see its come to equestrian helmets. Thank you. I see MIPS as essential now.

[@alifewithhorses-meryllynn]

I’m so glad to hear you are giving yourself extra protection with MIPS! Thanks for watching the video! 😊🐴

[@evelynmepperson7285]

Great video with good tips!

[@alifewithhorses-meryllynn]

Thanks so much! 😊🐴

[@victoriavarela5267]

Thank you for the great info!

[@alifewithhorses-meryllynn]

Hi Victoria! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! I appreciate your support! 😊