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Hat Standards 2024

European Standard: 

All PAS 015 (2011) *
VG1 01.040 2014-12 *
* with BSI Kitemark or Inspec IC Mark
Protective headgear carrying a CE Mark including products referencing the VG1 performance specification but excluding products referring exclusively to the EN1384:2012 unless it is shown in conjunction with another accepted standard from the present list.

American Standard:

American ASTM F1163: 2004a and subsequent updates
American Snell 2016 (Snell combines a standard with subsequent quality testing, therefore no additional quality testing mark is required
Australian or New Zealand:

All AS/NZS 3838 (2006 and any subsequent updates)
 N.B.     The CE Mark on its own is not acceptable.

Riders are strongly recommended to check their headgear regularly (especially after a fall) and to replace if damaged.

PAS 015 1998 and SNELL 2001 are no longer accepted in Riding/Livery/Facility Centres.  This complies with international standards.

Protective headgear is mandatory at all times when mounted in Riding Centre.   Protective Headgear must be properly fastened at all times when mounted.