what hat do you have?

[Llee94]

I have a HS1 and agree the chin strap needs tightening every time I put it on but is very comfortable. I will be buying a Samshield at Badminton for the dressage and showjumping phases eventing. Super excited to be getting a nice smart hat instead of looking like an outcast in my skull for dressage when at BE.

 

[Nicnac]

HS1 and also have chin strap problem but it's a known issue which I believe they have now fixed.

 

[Aoibhinn]

Mine is a champion Junior Plus Jockey Skull, and yes, my head is that small I find it very comfortable, doesn't kook too flashy but does its job. Had my previous one for 8 years, the only reason I had to get a new one was because the dog chewed the straps off it one day!

 

[Kat]

Mine is a champion Junior Plus Jockey Skull, and yes, my head is that small I find it very comfortable, doesn't kook too flashy but does its job. Had my previous one for 8 years, the only reason I had to get a new one was because the dog chewed the straps off it one day!

You don't need a small head for the Champion Junior Jockey Skull. My head is massive and I have had several of these, for a long time it was the only hat that fitted me really well.

I also have a vented, adjustable gatehouse hat for schooling and hacking and a gatehouse hickstead for posh occasions.

 

[albeg]

HS1 and also have chin strap problem but it's a known issue which I believe they have now fixed.

Just a thought with the chin strap - my hat has a band on the strap just after the clip, which I believe is there to stop the strap slipping, does the HS1 have anything like this? If not, a plaiting band on the strap might help.

 

[Myloubylou]

Used to have HS1, swapped now to Charles owen 4 star which is the same std but lighter & vented so comfier to wear.

 

[Sussexbythesea]

Champion Ventair for hacking and Gatehouse Conquest for dressage used twice and which I probably won't use again due to horse probably permanently retired from competing after injury and op. By the time I might use it again it won't meet competition safety standards.

I also have a Charles Owen Kids velvet cap for showing.

 

[smirnoff_ice07]

Charles Owen J3 for hacking and lessons and a Just Togs Velvet one (can't remember what it's called lol) for competing. It's pretty old and probably needs updating soon anyway. My J3 was pretty uncomfortable at first but I really like it now

 

[ArabianGem78]

Troxel spirit II

 

[acorn92x]

Charles Owen J3 and a Fiona. The J3 is amazing - so light and comfortable. I need to replace my Fiona after the hat change rules coming in so will probably invest in a CO Showjumper as I mainly do showjumping and showing so need a hat with a flesh coloured strap (And CO hats fit me very well).

 

[Hippona]

Charles Owen Pro II

Same here....and as I have a peanut head I have a kids one, thus cheaper

 

[buddylove]

Gatehouse f1 as not competing as yet. Tried on an AYR8 which will be my next purchase. Like the look of the PROtector but too £££ for me 😢