{"title":"Riding Helmet Safety Ratings","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo different things get called a helmet rating, and they answer different questions. Certification is pass or fail: a helmet either meets ASTM F1163 and carries the SEI mark, or it does not. Star ratings rank certified helmets against each other. You need the first. The second is newer, genuinely useful, and not yet published for every model on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Riders Are Actually Asking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do ASTM and SEI actually mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eASTM F1163 is the American performance standard for equestrian helmets, covering impact attenuation and the retention system, with testing after temperature conditioning and water immersion. SEI, the Safety Equipment Institute, is the independent body that tests samples against that standard, audits the factory and licenses the mark. A helmet claiming ASTM without an SEI mark has not been through that verification. United States Pony Clubs currently accepts F1163-15 or F1163-23 carrying the SEI mark for North American members.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a western helmet as safe as an English one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf it carries ASTM F1163 with the SEI mark, it is held to the same requirements. Low-profile western helmets are certified and tested as helmets; what differs is shell shape, brim and finish, not the standard behind them. A cowboy hat is not a helmet under any standard and offers no measured impact protection. If you want the western look with real protection, buy a certified low-profile helmet rather than a hat, and do not fit aftermarket covers the maker did not supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is MIPS, and do I need it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMIPS is a low-friction layer inside the helmet that permits roughly 10 to 15 mm of omni-directional movement between shell and head during an angled impact, aimed at rotational forces rather than straight-line ones. ASTM F1163 does not test rotational acceleration, so MIPS addresses something certification simply does not measure. That makes it a reasonable thing to pay for. It is not a guarantee, and the maker says so directly: no helmet or impact protection system protects a user from all injuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the star ratings I keep seeing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Virginia Tech Helmet Lab publishes one to five star ratings for equestrian helmets, first released in 2022 and rebuilt on a new methodology in April 2025. The current protocol pairs pendulum impacts at three head locations with oblique drop tests at speeds and anvil angles recommended by the FEI, scoring both linear and rotational motion. A lower STAR score is better. Certification and star rating are independent, so a certified helmet can still rate poorly. Look up your exact model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do I have to replace it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter any impact, including a drop onto concrete that leaves no visible mark. The energy-absorbing liner crushes once and does not recover, which is why these are described as single-impact helmets. Beyond that, the widely repeated advice from makers and member organizations is five years from first use, based on liner and harness degradation rather than a tested expiry date. Troxel will replace a helmet involved in an accident for a small fee within two years of purchase, so keep your receipt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Choose the Right Riding Helmet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLook for the SEI mark, not the word ASTM:\u003c\/strong\u003e The mark is the evidence that an independent body tested samples and audited the factory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit before features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Level on the head, about one to two fingers above the brow, and it should not shift when you shake your head with the harness undone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLook up your model's star rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Virginia Tech publishes them free. Certification is a floor, not a ranking, and the two are not the same thing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecide about MIPS with open eyes:\u003c\/strong\u003e It targets rotational forces the ASTM test does not measure. Useful, not a promise, and no substitute for fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrite the date inside it:\u003c\/strong\u003e The five-year clock runs from first use, not from the date on the box or the day you finally wore it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Page Is Not For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis page is riding helmets for people. It does not cover the Cashel horse helmet, replacement liners, hat covers, helmet bags or body protector vests, and it is not medical advice. If you have hit your head, replace the helmet and see a doctor regardless of how the shell looks. Show ring turnout rules are a separate question from certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrands Riders Trust\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTroxel is the American western helmet most riders meet first, and it builds MIPS versions of the Spirit and the Terrain alongside its low-profile Sport and Liberty. Shires makes the Karben line, including a low-profile model certified to ASTM F1163-23 and the dual-certified Amity SMRT with a dial fit. Toklat brings the English side, with Ventair models and the Revolve X-Air MIPS skull cap for cross-country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery helmet here ships in two days from an American warehouse and is covered by our 365-day guarantee, so a size that does not sit right can be exchanged. Happy Tails, Happy Trails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"further-reading\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/riding-helmet-safety-guide\"\u003eRiding Helmet Safety: Standards, Fit and Replacement\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/cowboy-hat-helmet-vs-traditional-riding-helmet\"\u003eCowboy Hat Helmet vs Traditional Riding Helmet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/childs-horse-riding-helmet-guide\"\u003eA Parent's Guide to Fitting a Child's Riding Helmet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/horse-riding-helmets-buying-guide\"\u003eHorse Riding Helmets: Safety, Fit, and Style Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- Built by hp_collection_build.py: 2026-08-18 | spec riding-helmet-safety-ratings --\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"troxel-riding-helmet-terrain-mips-horse-safety-low-profile-equine","title":"Troxel Terrain MIPS Riding Helmet - Low Profile, ASTM\/SEI Certified, 12 Vents - Multiple Sizes","description":"\u003cp\u003eElevate your safety standards at Hooves and Paws with the \u003cstrong\u003eTroxel Terrain MIPS\u003c\/strong\u003e, a high-performance \u003cstrong\u003eASTM\/SEI equestrian helmet\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for the rigors of technical trail riding and daily schooling. Engineered for riders who demand both elite brain protection and superior comfort, this \u003cstrong\u003eMIPS horse riding helmet\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a low-profile aesthetic without compromising on advanced safety technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003cp\u003eThe Terrain MIPS is built to handle the unpredictable nature of equestrian sports. By integrating a reinforced frontal cage with industry-leading rotational impact protection, it stands as a premier \u003cstrong\u003eventilated riding hat\u003c\/strong\u003e that keeps you cool during intense summer rides or demanding arena sessions. Its lightweight, durable construction ensures you remain focused on your horse and the path ahead, rather than your gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003ch3\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e \n  \u003cli\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eMIPS® Rotational Impact Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e This advanced \u003cstrong\u003eMIPS horse riding helmet\u003c\/strong\u003e utilizes a low-friction layer designed to slide 10-15mm in any direction during an impact, significantly reducing the rotational energy transferred to the brain during a fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eASTM\/SEI Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rigorously tested and certified to meet the highest equestrian safety standards, providing professional-grade security specifically for trail, endurance, and arena work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003e12 Extra-Large Vents:\u003c\/strong\u003e As a highly \u003cstrong\u003eventilated riding hat\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Terrain features a superior airflow system that maximizes cooling to prevent overheating during long days in the saddle or high-intensity schooling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eCustom DialFitâ„¢ System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Achieve a precise, secure, and tailored fit with the micro-adjustable dial. 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