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By the Tack of the Day Product Team · Updated November 2026

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Find Your Fit

SizeX Small to X Large

Helmet Size6 1/4 to 7 3/4

Find Your Helmet in 3 Steps

Size, ride and Mips. Answer these three and you have your helmet.

Measure your head

Run a soft tape around your head about an inch above your eyebrows, at the widest point, with your hair the way you ride. Then match it to the brand’s chart: brands size in centimeters, helmet sizes or Small to Large.

cm	52	54	56	58	60	62
Size	6 1/2	6 3/4	7	7 1/4	7 1/2	7 3/4

Tap your size to shop helmets that fit.

Round or long oval? If a helmet presses front and back but gaps at the sides, try a long oval fit.

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Pick it for your ride

Where you ride most decides the shape, the venting and the brim.

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Add Mips

Mips adds a low-friction layer inside the helmet, designed to help with angled impacts. Pick it in the brand and style you love.

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The Look Book

The Helmet Edit, brand by brand

Nine helmet brands, in order of what our customers buy most. Each one gets its own spread, its best sellers and a shortcut to the full range.

Mips CCS · Avance · Defender

One K

The helmet brand our customers buy most. The Mips CCS and the Avance wide brim lead for schooling and the show ring, and the Defender covers everyday riding with a little shine from chrome and rose-gold stripes.

Most One K styles come in long oval as well as round, so more riders find a true fit.

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Schooling · Show · Mips

Ovation

Ovation makes the helmets many riders start in. The Deluxe Schooler and Metallic Schooler are light, vented and easy to adjust, in plenty of colors for juniors and adults.

Ready for more? The M Class adds Mips, and the Z-6 Glitz brings sparkle to the show ring.

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A rider in a black Karben helmet with rose-gold trim leaning on a fence

Show-Ready Style

Shires Karben

The Sonic Alessa, Marzia and Silvia bring crystal accents and standard or wide peaks to the show ring, and the Matteo keeps it simple for everyday riding.

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Mips with a Glossy Finish

Equinavia

The Crown Mips helmet, in matte or glossy finishes with crystal or gold trim, plus the Gardian and Skylar for schooling.

Shop Equinavia Helmets Equinavia brands for riders

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Modern Protection

Trauma Void

A modern shape and serious engineering. The EQ3 is a favorite for the hunter and jumper ring, and the Lynx skull cap is built for cross-country.

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English · Western · Trail

Troxel

Troxel covers every kind of ride: the Spirit for English schooling, the Sierra, Dakota and Cheyenne for Western, and Mips versions of the Spirit and Terrain.

A smart choice for trail riders and families, with sizes from toddler to adult.

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Close-up of a black Hassinger Presidente helmet with crystal and rose-gold trim

Made for the Show Ring

AP Hassinger

The Hassinger Presidente is a show helmet with a difference: crystal panels, rose-gold trim and a wide brim that finishes the look in the ring.

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Everyday Value

TuffRider

Certified helmets at an easy price. The Starter and Ventek Air are go-to helmets for lessons and growing riders, and the wide brim styles add sun protection for long days at the barn.

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From Britain

Champion

A British helmet maker known for the Evolution show helmets and the X-Air skull caps worn across the country.

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What Riders Say

One K Defender Chrome Stripe Helmet
Oblong fit is exactly as I expected. Snug comfortable helmet. Ventilation is much better than my previous helmet.
★★★★★
Verified buyer
One K Defender Helmet
The One K Defender helmet is perfect for my 11 year old. She says the helmet is very comfortable and fits well. She likes the fact that it’s adjustable and she feels safe when wearing it.
★★★★★
Verified buyer · MA
One K Avance Wide Brim Helmet
I have bought One K before and they have gotten me through many falls! Your noggin is safe with this helmet! The shipping was quick and everything was in tact upon arrival!
★★★★★
Verified buyer · NC
TuffRider Carbon Fiber Shell Helmet
A new helmet, long overdue. Nice looking, lighter than my helmet from years ago. Great fit and cool.
★★★★★
Verified buyer · FL
Ovation Deluxe Schooler Helmet
Beautiful color helmet. It fits well. I found a trusted website and will be ordering through here again.
★★★★★
Verified buyer · FL
Ovation Metallic Schooler Helmet
Great price. Great helmet. The manufacturer date is in this year too. Very happy with my experience with Tack of the Day.
★★★★★
Verified buyer

Helmet Questions

How do I measure my head for a riding helmet?

Wrap a soft tape measure around your head about an inch above your eyebrows and just above your ears, at the widest point. Match the measurement to the brand’s size chart, and try the helmet on with your hair the way you ride.

Round or long oval: which do I need?

Round fits are wider side to side; long oval fits are longer front to back. If a helmet presses on your forehead and the back of your head but leaves gaps at the sides, try a long oval fit. If it pinches at the temples, try a rounder one.

What does ASTM/SEI certified mean?

ASTM F1163 is the US standard for equestrian helmets, and SEI (the Safety Equipment Institute) certifies helmets that pass it. Every riding helmet we sell meets ASTM F1163, and some also carry UK or European standards such as VG1 or PAS 015.

What is Mips?

Mips is a low-friction layer inside the helmet that is designed to let the helmet move slightly on an angled impact, to help reduce rotational forces to the head. Look for the yellow Mips label.

Can I show in a schooling helmet?

Many riders keep a vented schooling helmet for everyday riding and a show helmet, often with a suede, glossy or wide-brim finish, for the ring. Competition rules on helmets vary, so check your rulebook.

When should I replace my riding helmet?

After any fall or knock where the helmet takes a hit, even with no visible damage, because the liner is designed to absorb an impact once. Many manufacturers also recommend replacing a helmet about every five years.

Riding Helmets, Show Helmets & Mips Helmets from Premium Brands

The Helmet Center brings together schooling helmets, show helmets, wide brim helmets, Mips helmets, skull caps and Western helmets from One K, Ovation, Trauma Void, Troxel, AP Hassinger, Champion, TuffRider, Shires Karben, Equinavia and IRH. Every riding helmet we sell is ASTM/SEI certified. Premium brands for less, with new deals every day at Tack of the Day.

Not sure where to start? Read the Riding Helmet Buyer’s Guide, see what the safety ratings mean, and compare Mips helmets. For gloves, half chaps and safety vests, visit Rider Gear.

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