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Rider Gear: Helmets, Gloves & Safety

Riding helmets, gloves, half chaps, whips, crops, spurs and safety vests from One K, Ovation, Trauma Void, Troxel, Champion and more. Top brands for less, with new deals every day.

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HelmetsXS to XL, 6 1/4 to 7 3/4
GlovesSizes 4 to 12, XS to XL
Half Chaps & ChapsXS to XXL
Safety VestsXXS to XL

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The Rider Gear Edit

Five pieces of gear for safer, better rides

01

Helmets

Protection you want to wear every ride

Every helmet we sell is certified to the ASTM/SEI standard. Choose by fit first (round or oval head), then ventilation, then features like Mips. Replace a helmet after any fall where it takes a hit.

Quick answerFit first, then ventilation. Replace after any fall.

Schooling helmetsMips helmetsSkull capsKids' helmets

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Gloves

Grip on the reins in every season

Thin, grippy gloves for schooling and the show ring, insulated gloves for winter, and kids' sizes for young riders.

Quick answerThin and grippy for riding, insulated for winter.

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Half Chaps & Chaps

Protect your legs from rubbing

Half chaps worn with paddock boots protect the lower leg from rubbing by the stirrup leathers and saddle, and give a tidy, tall-boot look for lessons. Full chaps cover the whole leg for trail riding and barn work.

Quick answerHalf chaps with paddock boots for lessons; full chaps for trail and barn work.

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Whips, Crops & Spurs

Clear aids, used lightly

Crops for jumping, longer whips for flatwork, and spurs from plain Prince of Wales to roller styles. Check your show rules for length limits.

Quick answerCrop for jumping, a longer whip for flatwork.

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Safety Vests & Body Protectors

An extra layer for cross-country

Body protectors add a layer of protection for jumping and cross-country, and kids' sizes keep young riders covered. They are sized by chest, waist and torso length, so measure before you order.

Quick answerMany cross-country rules require one. Size by chest and torso length.

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The right gear keeps you safe and comfortable every ride. Tack of the Day carries riding helmets, gloves, half chaps, whips, crops, spurs and safety vests from One K, Ovation, Trauma Void, TuffRider, Champion and Troxel, often priced well below full retail. New deals go up every day.

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Riding Helmets for Schooling and Showing

Start with fit, then choose schooling helmets for everyday riding or a show helmet for the ring, and look for Mips helmets if you want extra protection against angled impacts. Our Helmet Center has more help choosing.

Gloves, Chaps and Safety Gear

Riding gloves keep a steady feel on the reins, half chaps protect your legs from rubbing, and safety vests and body protectors add a layer of protection for jumping and cross-country. Shop kids’ rider gear for young riders.

Three quick ways to narrow it down, built from the helmets riders are buying now.

Helmets for Lessons and Schooling

ForLook forPicks
Everyday ridingA vented schooling helmetTroxel Spirit Helmet · Troxel Sierra Helmet
Hot weatherExtra ventilationTuffRider Ventek Air Riding Helmet · Trauma Void Lynx Eventing Skull
Young ridersKids' helmetsTroxel Kids' Toddler Helmet · Ovation Kids' M Class MIPS Helmet Jr

Helmets for the Show Ring

ForLook forPicks
Hunters and equitationA classic suede or matte finishOne K Defender Suede Helmet · IRH IR4G XLT Helmet
Jumpers and dressageA wide brim or sleek show helmetOne K Avance MIPS CCS · Shires Karben Sonic Alessa Wide Brim Crystal Finish Helmet
A little sparkleCrystal or stripe accentsEquinavia Crown MIPS Riding Helmet · One K Defender Rose Gold Stripe Helmet

Mips and Extra Protection

ForLook forPicks
Angled impactsA Mips helmetTroxel Spirit MIPS Helmet · One K MIPS CCS Helmet
Eventing and cross-countryA skull cap with a coverTrauma Void Lynx Eventing Skull · LeMieux Vexa Skull Helmet
Jumping and cross-countryA body protectorOvation Kids' Comfortflex Body Protector · Ovation Comfortflex Body Protector

  • One K MIPS CCS Helmet

    ★★★★★
    I have a big oval head and this is the first MIPs helmet that I’ve been able to forget I’m wearing. It fits so well, is so comfortable, and actually fits - no more forehead indents. I measured at 57mm but the medium fits me perfectly.
    Alyson, TXVerified Buyer

  • IRH IR4G Helmet

    ★★★★★
    This helmet is a great fit and well made. I am an average frame and the medium is perfect. Delivery was fast and an extra liner was included
    JudithVerified Buyer

  • Roeckl Women's Laila Gloves

    ★★★★★
    Mesh on the top of the hand seems durable. I would not work in these gloves but strictly ride because of the mesh potentially snagging. Comfortable and sizing is consistent. Very breathable for summer, big difference between these Roeckle gloves and the regular ones for summer!
    Nina, MNVerified Buyer

  • Shires Karben Sonic Alessa Helmet

    ★★★★★
    This helmet is so well-made and absolutely gorgeous. The price was hundreds less for comparable helmets I looked at elsewhere
    Teeka, FLVerified Buyer

  • Ovation Comfortflex Body Protector

    ★★★★★
    This was a perfect gift for my “horse girl.” This is an excellent product and has exceptional quality. There’s always that peace of mind it brings knowing that she will be a little safe on our rides together!
    George, GAVerified Buyer

  • Nunn Finer Leather Spur Straps

    ★★★★★
    Beautiful and great price for a quality product! I always have confidence when buying Nunn Finer products!
    Liz H., DEVerified Buyer

When should I replace my riding helmet?

Replace it after any fall or knock where the helmet takes a hit, even if you cannot see any damage, because the liner is built to absorb an impact once. Many manufacturers also recommend replacing a helmet about every five years, so check the guidance for your model.

Do I need a round or an oval helmet?

Helmet shapes vary by brand and model: round fits are wider side to side, and long oval fits are longer front to back. A helmet that fits feels snug all the way around with no pressure points and sits level, about an inch above your eyebrows.

What does Mips do?

Mips is a low-friction layer inside the helmet that lets the helmet move slightly relative to your head in an angled impact. It is designed to help reduce the rotational motion that reaches the head.

How do I size half chaps?

Measure your calf at its widest point and the height from the back of your knee to the floor, wearing the boots you will ride in, then match both to the brand’s size chart. Half chaps should fit snugly, and leather relaxes a little with wear.

What do body protector levels mean?

Many body protectors are certified to the BETA standard, which rates them by level. Level 3 gives the most protection of the three and is the level many cross-country rules call for. Check the product page for the rating and your competition’s rulebook for what is required.

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