Gatehouse Cool Rider

[katherinef]

Any thoughts on this riding hat please?
I am returning to riding after a long break. My last hat was a Champion Jockey Skull with a chinguard cup thingy!
I was reluctant to rely on riding school hats as you don't know if they have been dropped and thought the cool rider a good option so bought one but its so light and feels quite flimsy to me. The plus side is the fit is good and I like the dial system - just a bit concerned about the level of protection they give you. I think its because I'm used to the old style heavy hats!
Also with the chin strap seem to have a good bit of length at the end when its fastened which looks a bit untidy although there is a retainer piece.

 

[Django Pony]

I don't know about the cool rider, but I have the Gatehouse Pegasus and LOVE it!
http://www.gatehouserange.co.uk/pegasus-riding-hat-p-310.html

 

[katherinef]

I don't know about the cool rider, but I have the Gatehouse Pegasus and LOVE it!
http://www.gatehouserange.co.uk/pegasus-riding-hat-p-310.html

Thanks. I do like the hat it fits well and is vented and does look ok on. Its just its different! I remember starting to ride and hats were harry hall or caldene black velvets with elastic to under your chin! Oh dear! Then Jockey Skulls came out and we all thought we were really cool riding in those with the chin cups!
I like the Pegasus though one for my list.