Who is Charles Owen?
World famous for raising the bar in safety, Charles Owen is a leading British manufacturer of riding helmets with a history dating back over 110 years. When Charles Owen himself founded the company in 1911, his mission was to make products ‘for a safer world’.
Where are Charles Owen helmets made?
Great Britain
Every Charles Owen riding hat is handmade in Great Britain by skilled technicians, using the highest quality materials.
How do you measure your head for a riding hat?
How to size your head for a riding helmet. Using a soft fabric measuring tape, wrap it around the widest part of your head (over your hair). It should follow a line about 3/4 inch above your eyebrows, just above the ear line and around the bump at the back of your head.
What are Charles Owen helmets made of?
Expanded polystyrene (EPS):
Layers of a Charles Owen Helmet Expanded polystyrene (EPS): Microscopic beads burst when struck, absorbing, and dissipating energy from impact. The EPS layer is a key protection against brain bruising. Charles Owen manufactures its EPS in-house to produce ultra-fine bubbles.
Who invented horse riding helmets?
Charles Owen himself
The process of making the safest possible helmets has been continuously refined since Charles Owen himself made his very first protective helmet in 1911. Today we produce approximately 180,000 riding helmets a year to protect horse riders around the world, including the Royal Family.
How should a riding hat fit?
There should be no specific pressure points. There should be no large gaps between your head and the helmet. The helmet should sit straight across your forehead. The helmet should cover the forehead and leave approximately one fingers width above the eyebrows.
What is the safest horse riding helmet brand?
Best Overall: Ovation Deluxe Schooler Helmet is the safest horse riding helmet for professional use. Budget Option: Troxel Horseback Riding Helmet is sturdy, lightweight, and perfectly ventilated. Most Comfortable: Tipperary Sportage Helmet has multiple layers to make it comfortable.