Hats that you can do everything in!!!

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Do they exist?? I'd like a new riding hat for my birthday, but I'd need one which would give safety for hunter trials etc... not a flimsy one... Is the only option a skull cap with hat silks? Or is there a hat out there which both sj'ers and eventers use, which is styled similiar to these type hats?
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Sorry If I'm being fussy, just want one hat for everything, and If it means a skull cap with silks, then so be it!
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I like my Charles Owen Showjumper velvet,I can do everything in it, but for most showing/dressage I have done I use my beagler where I am allowed.
 
Yes I'm definately leaning towards charles owen! But can you do xc etc.. in it as well?
As for showing and dressage....hmmm...
 
I have an old scull that I xc in, but only because I have to have my colours on my hat
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plenty do them in CO ones. Plus point of them, which you dont get with sculls is the fixed peak. That actually saved my face when I fell of in march, my nose would have been ruined
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CO? Whats that mean? *about to look realllly silly*
God you've scared me about the nose thing! I've being homming and humming and...I'm leaning towards the one that Nic01 recommended:
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What do you think? The straps look all nice and squishy
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I've got a Dublin Onyx which I love as it's ventilated and very lightweight. You can put silks on for xc or, because it has a detachable peak, you can wear it without silks for dressage/sj. It's the perfect compromise for me
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I just got the J3 on Saturday and I love it!
I have been wearing my old ones all the time apart from when competing. But the J3 is sooo comfy!
You need to be a bit careful on sizes though.
 
Oooh this has pretty much finalised my decision!
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I've heard they're not generous on sizings...is this what you mean?
 
huummmm...You could try the charles owen website: www.charlesowen.co.uk and just look around to see if they have a number you could ring to ask if they have any ideas or answers.
You might be better off making this into a new post, as you'll get more viewings, therefore hopefully a few more replies.
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In sweden a lot of people use their pikeur helmets (GPA) in both eventning and showjumping. It's very good since it never makes you sweaty. However I think the nicest helmet is the John Whitaker helmet. But it makes you sweaty!
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