Charles Owen Beagler hat

[H-J]

Just after some advice really on sizing do they come up big/small or normal!!?

Thanks

 

[KatB]

Small. They dont fit me

 

[Ferdinase514]

Small.

Am normally a 6 7/8 but a 7 fits me.

Also, the shape isn't right for my head.....more oval than a normal velvet hat.

 

[KatB]

Yeah same here, tahts why they come up really small I thunk cos the shape doesnt really fit!!

 

[FMM]

They do two different versions - I don't fit into the deep crown one, but I do fit the normal one. You really need to try them on.

 

[Baggybreeches]

I dont like the Charles Owen hats, they squash my head, champion seem tofit me perfectly. I would see if you can get a beagler version of whatever hat you have now if thats comfy enough.

 

[nickyb]

if you have a bit of money to spend go for a patey, they are made to measure to ensure the correct fit. i wouldn't be without mine and have to say they really do look very smart. the after sales service is great, they have there stands at various event and if you pop in there they'll adjust it if needed or just clean it for you....bargain!

 

[Ferdinase514]

Yep..but it's the difference between £100 and £400 that makes a Patey a struggle to buy

I agree, they are lovely

 

[FMM]

And quite a few people hate wearing their pateys because they are not comfortable (even though they are made to measure!)

 

[KatB]

I have tried on both unfortunately, I am at the top end of the hat size scale, so the deep crown doesnt even make a size to fit, and the standard doesnt fit either

Charles OWen hats dont fit me anyway.

 

[Jo C]

Charles Owen hats don't fit me either but I did manage to get one of their Beaglers on. I ended up buying a Horka and I have to say it is really comfortable.

 

[KatB]

Yeah I've got a Horka too.... I could get the Charles Owen on but i would have had massive headache within about 3minutes!

 

[Halfstep]

I love my Charles Owen beagler, it is by far the most comfortable hat I own and the only hat that doesn't give me a headache. I guess it just suits my shape head, and for me the sizing is just right.

x

 

[Jo C]

That sounds familiar, I think my head is just the wrong shape for Charles Owen sadly.

 

[Tempi]

Small, i had to ram mine on my head!!! It fits now after its started to give a bit

 

[sw123]

I have a Herbert Johnson one (so thats v old school!!) and a patey and they're both v comfy now i've got Patey Hat Jacks for them. You keep them in it when you're not using it and it keeps them stretched so when you put it on its SO much nicer to wear. Can go in any make and for £25 its definitely worth it!

James Lock do nice ones too, not as expensive as the Patey but a nicer shape than the Horka and Charles Owen

 

[H-J]

Where do you get the Patey hat things from !!

Cant find them on the Patey website

 

[sw123]

ring patey, they do advertise i think in the back of the BE magazine but mine just came from Paul there.

 

[virtual]

Patey hats: http://www.pateyhats.com/_htm/equestrian.htm

My CO beagler fits really well, but it does seem to be hit and miss regarding what make fits your head best.

 

[mollymurphy]

Does anyone know the website for the Horka ones? There was a link on a post a while ago, but i cant find it!

Cheers.

Lou. x

ETS: FOUND IT! http://www.dressageonabudget.co.uk/riding-hats.php?PHPSESSID=984c8302b081f5f0101342f8569ba727

 

[sw123]

http://www.pateyhatjack.co.uk/

 

[sillygillyhorse]

Thank you for the hatjack link and your recommendation, mine is just feeling a little tight on the temple and guess the jack may well do the trick.