GET AHEAD FOR THE SEASON!
March 20, 2026
Get ahead for the season !
Check your hat to ensure that it is still in good working condition, including the harness.
You should replace your hat after a fall - damage can often be difficult to detect from the outside.
Looking for a new hat?
This great video from Treehouse Sporting Colours gives guidance on what to look for and how to ensure the correct fit.
It’s also worth checking an existing hat to make sure you’ve got it correctly adjusted, Teresa Morris shows you how.
Thanks to Treehouse Sporting Colours - sponsors of the BTC Tumblers Club
It is compulsory for all riders (competitors and grooms) to wear crash hats to currently recognised Safety Standards when mounted at any BTC affiliated event.
Hats must not have a fixed peak.
Hats will be identified by a BTC, BE, PC or BRC approved Hat Tag.
Only the following hat standards are accepted: British and European PAS 015 (2011) or VG01 040 2014-12 – both with a BSI Kitemark or Inspect IC Mark; American ASTM F1163 2004a onwards with SEI mark, Snell 2016 or 2021 (no other mark is needed with Snell) or Australia and New Zealand AS/NZS 3838 2006 onwards with SAI Global mark.
All competitors must also wear a body protector British Equestrian Trade Association BETA 2018 Level 3 standard (blue and black label).
A body protector of this nature is also required when competitors are wearing air jackets of any make.
It is recommended that all competitors wear a correctly fitted gumshield to help reduce the risk of concussion.
Medical arm bands, while not required, are also recommended. Though often overlooked, they can provide critical health information to responders in emergencies.
Ensure that someone who is accompanying you to the event knows any important medical history so that it can be related to the medics in the event of an injury.
Read our Safety Blog here:
Stay safe and have a great season!
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