Dressage riders: which hats do you wear?

[LowenKi]

Am after a vented riding hat and have tried on the ayr8 and love it, just want to see if there's anything else I can compare it to before I order? Everything else I like is about twice the price and £300 is just too much for me to spend at the mo

 

[Tempi]

I absolutely love my uvex uvision, and it was only around £100. Saved my life as well in a very nasty fall (which I broke my ankle in).

 

[FrodoBeutlin]

Uvex all the way! Supposed to be one of the safest hats around, and a dream to wear - incredibly lightweight

 

[Partoow]

Love my new Gatehouse one very comfortable with removable linings

 

[nikkimariet]

LAS Pelle Only hat I've worn that doesn't give me a headache!!

 

[LowenKi]

Which models are your uvex helmets ladies? X

 

[LowenKi]

Crikey the Las Pelle is lovely bit a bit too expensive for me I think! £300 is a bit of a stretch at the moment although I love the Swarovski finish you can get! I'd love some bling
Where do you buy uvex helmets from ladies? X

 

[FrodoBeutlin]

Uvision like Tempi's; it's the cheapest but I also really like the way it looks on me.

 

[AprilBlue]

champion ventair riding hat,

absolutely love it.

it looks alright to wear in any kind of riding discipline really

 

[LowenKi]

Uvision... Am doing a google shopping search now!
Unfortunately the champion hats must be the wrong shape for me head - they always feel like they put pressure on my forehead and very back of my head too much. My head must be more oval shaped than the helmet design! X

 

[LowenKi]

Has anybody got a navy uvision - do they exist? X

 

[lolapony]

caldene black velvet with beige fastenings - love the finish and detail on the hat. looks great and feels great all for £50

 

[FrodoBeutlin]

Has anybody got a navy uvision - do they exist? X

Halfstep does!

 

[LowenKi]

Lolapony that isn't a vented hat though is it? Or have I got confused?

 

[LowenKi]

Oooh FB that sounds promising! Feel a PM coming on x

 

[FrodoBeutlin]

I almost bought a navy one on Sunday !! Gorgeous in navy

 

[kirstie]

I have a navy uvision! Love it!

 

[LowenKi]

Aw thanks guys! They don't seem to have a UK seller which I guess means I can't see one or try one on first though which is a pain... Hmmm!

 

[FrodoBeutlin]

Where are you based? Happy for you to try mine on if we're close enough!

 

[LowenKi]

Aw thats so sweet of you to offer! Am about 15 mins from Addington, just outside MK. I got measured for a Charles Owen ayr8 and needed a 56.

 

[Ferdinase514]

Ells has a SamShield and it is gorgeous would love one.

 

[Ferdinase514]

....I have a navy JTE rare as hens teeth

 

[LowenKi]

FB actually just remembered - I thought you were based abroad?

Ferdinase514 I'd love a samsheild too but I've heard they're very pricey too! X

 

[LowenKi]

Ah and I loved the JTE but can't get it in navy only black or brown! It was a leather finish one too so super smart!

 

[FrodoBeutlin]

I was indeed, good times I am actually very close to you!!

 

[LowenKi]

FB I sent you a PM back but it deleted it! Hang on while I get off the mobile and I'll reply using the brick

 

[Stoxx]

Torino Lamborghini, love it!

 

[dressage_diva]

another fan of the Uvex here

 

[little_flea]

I show jump, but my sister does dressage - we have Samshield hats and love them! Pricey though, but I believe they have just brought out a "cheaper" model (it's still £250 though so not exactly a bargain...)

 

[AbFab]

I've got a Caldene Ultra. Nice and cheap but a bit fancy Very comfy to wear too and well ventilated.