Children's Helmets?

[T'sMinis]

Well, I have what looks to be a 4 yr. old leadliner. So, where's the best place to get a helmet? Or does someone have a used one? I have not started look so I have no idea how much the even cost. She is my youngest child so I don't want to spend alot. I know, for safety reason I should be willing to spend but have to be honest I am not sure I will be able to get her to wear it.

My last leadliner was 8 years ago...didn't have to worry about a helmet at that time.

Thanks

Gina

 

[Marty]

Raising up my 2 kids on horses as well as having a riding school, here's the thing: No helmet, no riding. Case closed.

Parents need to take this very seriously. You need to buy the best you can find. Check ebay for a used one. If it has a crack in it, it is no longer considered safe so be sure the one you buy has not been in any wrecks.

 

[chandab]

I was looking at helmets the other day, and it sounds like the two I was looking at might have sizes small enough for little kids; I was looking on SmartPaks website, but they are probably available elsewhere. Here's a link to the helmet page:

http://www.smartpakequine.com/equestrian-riding-helmets-392pc.aspx?sort_option=Price%20%28Ascending%29

I'm looking at the

IRH Equi-Lite Helmet and the Troxel Sport Helmet Both under $30 and both with pretty good reviews for less expensive helmets.

They have sizing charts on their respective pages, and it looks like the IRH might have more adjustments in sizing.

 

[shorthorsemom]

I like the troxel sport helmet. The one my kids use has a dial at the back so you can adjust the fit, like on a construction hat. They are comfortable and my kids (and me) don't mind wearing that style at all.

 

[targetsmom]

OK, I RARELY if ever disagree with Marty, but in the case of helmets I would not buy used. Even without a crack, you don't know if it has been in a crash or how old it is. When a kid's (or anyone's) head is concerned I would get the one that A) fits the best and B) the child will want to wear.

 

[Lori W]

The inexpensive helmets are certified just like the really expensive ones, so don't think you have to pay a lot to get protection. Just look for the ASTM certification.

I also don't let children ride without a helmet or let small children simply work around the horses or the minis without one, so I have several on hand in various sizes and colors, all purchased under the $40 range. I also don't recommend buying a used one.

After a fall and concussion a few years ago - with my helmet on - I never ride without one. Think about how bad it may have been without the helmet! I keep the cracked helmet to show youngsters, saying "That would have been my head." Works every time!

 

[shazzyear]

I just bought my 9 yr old his first helmet. I got it at the tack store here, it was $ 40.00 I could have got him a small but i think it was just a little to tight, so we went with the med, and it adjusted to fit his head. its a troxel spirit. they did have the little kids helmets with the ponys on it they were about the same price.

 

[T'sMinis]

Thank you everyone for your advice. She will be sporting a new helmet very soon.

Gina