[header] How to choose safe riding clothes [title] Ensure your helmet fits correctly. [step] Try to get your hat fitted by a professional the first time you buy one in order to get the best fit. [title] Use a helmet with a strap where possible. 
[step] The vast majority of show classes permit any rider to wear safety headwear in any class, as long as that helmet is conservative and otherwise complies with discipline rules regarding rider attire. This allowance includes disciplines such as saddle seat and dressage, where a helmet may not be considered traditional.