Would this work on a riding hat?

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Daughter is off to Jordan later in the year for a riding holiday. Was wondering if this would work at keeping the sun off (I like the Australian wide brims that you can buy but don’t like the prices!)

Has anyone tried one? Or is it a stupid idea?!



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Kaylum said:
Yes I know but you shouldn't put anything on a hat. They work by protecting spreading the impact if something is in the way has it been safety tested?
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I just found them for £13.99 for two, including 2 neck buffs, I doubt they will have spent £££££s on testing for riding hats. They are being marketed as building site hats as far as I can tell. I have just spent my £13.99!

PS I also use a hat cam, on an elastic hat band. That hasn't been tested either, but as it is mounted on elastic, I reckon it will ping off.
 
Missed this post before. I don’t think it’s a bad idea at all! I just wore a buff and sunnies in Jordan, or one of their traditional scarves, but a wide brim can be handy. I’ve only really seen the Equivisors which just cover the front before but the idea in OP’s post seems good. Didn’t see any biting bugs though as it’s too dry for them in the desert areas so not sure the mesh part is required unless that offers good sun protection too.
 
HollyWoozle said:
Missed this post before. I don’t think it’s a bad idea at all! I just wore a buff and sunnies in Jordan, or one of their traditional scarves, but a wide brim can be handy. I’ve only really seen the Equivisors which just cover the front before but the idea in OP’s post seems good. Didn’t see any biting bugs though as it’s too dry for them in the desert areas so not sure the mesh part is required unless that offers good sun protection too.
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Sorry - what do you mean by a buff?
 
HollyWoozle said:
It’s essentially a stretchy fabric tube that you slip over your head and wear like a scarf to keep the sun off your neck. I also use mine as a headband when I’ve taken my riding hat off.
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Ah got a few of those but I’ve not heard them called that before!
 
I missed this post originally so hope my info isn't too late for your daughter's holiday in Jordan as I really recommend one. Two American ladies had similar round brims on their hats last year on our French riding holiday, and they looked great, never became loose even when galloping, and kept faces and necks cool although it was the start of a heatwave. One of them gave hers to my friend when we left, and she wore it this year on our Spanish riding holiday and again found it really good. I think you just need to make sure it fits your daughter's hat really well, so she doesn't lose it in the desert during any fast riding!
 
I have one if those bush ranger type hats with the net on them that I bought earlier this year for gardening because of the wretched flys. It occurred to me at the time if I ever manage to ride again I will be getting something similar for riding to put over my hat.

Even this hat one is very flimsy, I can't imagine the brim would cause any sort of safety issue as the entire brim would crumple instantly with the slightest impact.
 
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