As per the EA General Regulations, Equestrian Australia highly recommends wear an approved helmet with the chin strap fastened at all times.

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This ruling applies to Northern Adult Riding Club members.  In the interest of rider safety, random checks will be conducted at rallies to ensure riders are using EA compliant helmets.

 

Protective headgear must conform with one of the current approved safety standards:

• Australian standard AS/NZ 3838 (2006 onwards)

• CE mark products referencing VGI & EN1384:2017

• CE mark products referencing EN1384:2023

• American standard ASTM F1163:2015

• American standard ASTM F1163:23

• American standard SNELL E2021 & E2016

• British standard PAS 2015 2011 & update

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Helmet Manufacturers generally recommend replacing your helmet every 5 years or so.

 

If you have a hard-blow impact accident while wearing your helmet, it is recommended to immediately replace it for a new model.  There may be damage to the helmet that is not visible to the naked eye