helppp!! I'm really bloody dissapointed to hear about this (GPA hats)

[sophie1]

Ok so finally i get the money to get a new hat... and i have had my heart set on a GPA speed air. however, when i went to my local tackshop, they told me that that did not have a kite mark and also did not meet up to some saftey standards. apparently the ponyclub won't entertain them, but not bothered about that in particular.
does anyone own one and can you give me some info on them as i am really dissapointed and to be honest i still really want one.... need to know asap as need a new hat desperate hahaha
cheers!

 

[Elle1085]

if you're planning on doing pony club or eventing then i wouldn't bother but bsja shows are full of them. If you want one get one it just depends what you're planning on doing.

 

[sophie1]

well i have a dressage and a xc hat already its just for local shows 3ft at the max... possibly hacking... do you think it would be ok for that?

 

[baleofhay]

The new ones are kite marked now and a bit more expensive. You can pick one without a kite mark up for much less as most stockists are selling them off cheap.

 

[baleofhay]

Equestrian clearance had some on offer

 

[sophie1]

how much are the kite marked ones apporox and do you know how good the standards are on the old ones... if they are really that bad i may give it a miss. x

 

[lauraandjack]

Fashion or an intact skull?

I know what I'd choose!