Velvet Riding hats - which one to go for?

[Laur]

Being as my birthday is coming up, I thought I'd treat myself to a new riding hat. I want a navy velvet one with a flesh-coloured leather harness. I need it for showing and hunting as I have a different hat for schooling and SJing. Can anyone recommend a good one? I would love a beagler as they look so smart without the harness but having ridden in one, that thought went out the window as it gave me a chronic headache after only ten mins! Ive been looking at the Charles Owen hats but there seem to be a few variations. Any ideas please?

 

[SamuelWhiskers]

Charles owen all the way.....can't remember the name of it, but its the velvet one with suede straps...brilliant little hat! I've tried mine out too (falling off) and it works!!!

 

[helenandshadow]

I have the Charles Owen Showjumper XP and I love it!

 

[Alibear]

You really need to go and try a few one as they all seem to fit slightly differently.

I got my show hat ordered and it is not very comfy at all.

 

[SSM]

I have the Charles Owen Showjumper thing and their Beagler - the first one fits like a dream, the Beagler - well it not the most comfy thing I have worn to put it lightly, however it is well attached to my head!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!