Bicycle Helmet=Riding Helmet

Jennie'sPassion · 05-25-2006, 05:46 AM

Ok there has been alot of discussion about helmets lately. I told my son he has to start wearing one during his lessons. He has a helmet for his bicycle and I was wandering if he can use the same one. Are they basically the same thing?

Here is a picture of his helmet. Is it oK to use for horse riding too?

TravelingGirl · 05-25-2006, 05:55 AM

The barns I've boarded at do not allow bicylcle helmets to be worn in place of riding helmets. I think I'd spend the $30 and get a riding helmet for him (and yourself!!!).

Jess! · 05-25-2006, 05:56 AM

Bike helmets don't cover as much as horse helmets do. Horse helmets extend down closer to the neck, whereas bike helmets do not.

Much safer to get a horse helmet!

No1Dazy · 05-25-2006, 06:05 AM

Horseback riding helmets actually follow a different (and more stringent) safety standard than bike helmets. You can use your horse-backing riding helmet to ride a bike, but not vice versa.

RosshidSkylark · 05-25-2006, 06:08 AM

You could use a bike helment, but like everyone else has said they are not as safe as an actual riding helment. The back doesn't come down as far and the saftey standards are higher than a bike helment.

Jennie'sPassion · 05-25-2006, 06:12 AM

Thanks everyone. Now I just have to figure out were I can buy a riding helmet. I might have to order online. My tack shop doesn't sell them.

3WishesDun · 05-25-2006, 06:13 AM

I do think it is important to get a riding helmet...but in the interim... having your son wear his bike helmet seems like a safer option than nothing at all.

JumpsxGlory · 05-25-2006, 06:35 AM

My neice started lessons about 2 weeks ago and her first day she brought a bike helmet and I wouldn't let her use it. I gave her mine instead to use for the time being. The bike helmets do not cover the head as the riding helmets do nor do they have the protection needed. It just isn't safe in my eyes. If you can't buy one right now, it's better than nothing.

**BabyGurl** · 05-25-2006, 06:39 AM

Bike helmets arnt desinged for the kind of force you might face horse riding. They are made of a slightly softer material and im sure as a parent you'd rather know that he's going to be as safe as he can be. Id deffinately say get him a proper riding helmet!!! I never ride without mine! EVER!

Cyn · 05-25-2006, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 3WishesDun

I do think it is important to get a riding helmet...but in the interim... having your son wear his bike helmet seems like a safer option than nothing at all.

DITTO!!!!!!!!

05-25-2006, 05:46 AM	#1
Jennie'sPassion Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,066 Images: 588 Blog Entries: 27	Bicycle Helmet=Riding Helmet Ok there has been alot of discussion about helmets lately. I told my son he has to start wearing one during his lessons. He has a helmet for his bicycle and I was wandering if he can use the same one. Are they basically the same thing? Here is a picture of his helmet. Is it oK to use for horse riding too? __________________ Someday I will ride Freedom, Cutter and Big John! I dream big huh? Current weight 132.2 lbs. Goal weight 125 lbs. 20 pound club 2008 Have faith in your dreams and someday your rainbow will come shining through.

05-25-2006, 05:56 AM	#3
Jess! Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 8,837 Images: 187 Blog Entries: 14	Bike helmets don't cover as much as horse helmets do. Horse helmets extend down closer to the neck, whereas bike helmets do not. Much safer to get a horse helmet! __________________ (¯`·._¤ Jess!·._¤ ´¯) A Thousand Mile Journey Proud Marine Wife - 17 Weeks left in Iraq!

05-25-2006, 06:05 AM	#4
No1Dazy Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,894 Images: 69 Blog Entries: 14	Horseback riding helmets actually follow a different (and more stringent) safety standard than bike helmets. You can use your horse-backing riding helmet to ride a bike, but not vice versa. __________________ Originally posted by MyBelgianAzzy: So tonight you should make yourself a drink, and I'll toast you to slouchy backs and fretful horse shows, to mean little ponies and to picking hay out of your hair Christmas morning when you get to church with tall boots under your dress.

05-25-2006, 06:12 AM	#6
Jennie'sPassion Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,066 Images: 588 Blog Entries: 27	Thanks everyone. Now I just have to figure out were I can buy a riding helmet. I might have to order online. My tack shop doesn't sell them. __________________ Someday I will ride Freedom, Cutter and Big John! I dream big huh? Current weight 132.2 lbs. Goal weight 125 lbs. 20 pound club 2008 Have faith in your dreams and someday your rainbow will come shining through.

05-25-2006, 06:13 AM	#7
3WishesDun Senior Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: At My Wit's End Posts: 15,468 Images: 642 Blog Entries: 27	I do think it is important to get a riding helmet...but in the interim... having your son wear his bike helmet seems like a safer option than nothing at all. __________________ Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change. The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep. -Frost SCHWEELS, BABY, SCHWEELS!

05-25-2006, 05:55 AM	#2
TravelingGirl Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 2,180 Images: 240	The barns I've boarded at do not allow bicylcle helmets to be worn in place of riding helmets. I think I'd spend the $30 and get a riding helmet for him (and yourself!!!).

05-25-2006, 06:08 AM	#5
RosshidSkylark Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Poodunk AR. Posts: 323 Images: 24 Blog Entries: 3	You could use a bike helment, but like everyone else has said they are not as safe as an actual riding helment. The back doesn't come down as far and the saftey standards are higher than a bike helment.

05-25-2006, 06:35 AM	#8
JumpsxGlory Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 8,570 Images: 996 Blog Entries: 2	My neice started lessons about 2 weeks ago and her first day she brought a bike helmet and I wouldn't let her use it. I gave her mine instead to use for the time being. The bike helmets do not cover the head as the riding helmets do nor do they have the protection needed. It just isn't safe in my eyes. If you can't buy one right now, it's better than nothing. __________________ 2008 USA Olympic Equestrian Team "I had an uncle who was kicked in the head by a horse"... "What happened to him?".... "He got into politics!" Carpe Diem (Ollie): TB Dressage gelding Member of Dressage Club!

05-25-2006, 06:39 AM	#9
BabyGurl Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Swindon...United Kingdom baby!!! Posts: 600 Images: 10	Bike helmets arnt desinged for the kind of force you might face horse riding. They are made of a slightly softer material and im sure as a parent you'd rather know that he's going to be as safe as he can be. Id deffinately say get him a proper riding helmet!!! I never ride without mine! EVER! __________________ A womans place is at her yard, In her saddle, On her horse......

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