Resistol RideSafe Western Hat Helmet

I am at an age where I have to be very careful about getting too much sunlight.

The stable where I ride requires all riders to have an approved horseback riding safety helmet.

Although the price seemed a little steep ($250.00), i went ahead and ordered the Resistol RideSafe Western Hat Helmet.

I am glad I did. The helmet meets industry standards for riding helmets and offers the same sun protection as a traditional cowboy hat.

I wear a size 7 and the size I ordered was for 7 to 7!/8. The hat fit perfectly.

After riding, I sometimes forget I am wearing a safety helmet and not my regular cowboy hat. I would definitely recommend this hat, but make sure you order the correct size, as the hat is not very adjustable in regards to fit.

This is a Christmas gift for my wife. It looks good and not clown like. At 70 years old she rides western on gated horses and saw this hat. Overall quality and design looks right and should help with sun protection in outdoor arena and trail rides.

I used measurements of [other brand] hat, which I was fitted for. Equiv=XXS. But sizes did not line up. Then used a tape, was right between 2 sizes?! Half inch difference between XS and Small, I am right in that gap. Given hat padding typically smooshes down, and given the XXS slipped side to side even though it pinched front to back, I tried the XS (after biting return shipping for the 1st hat). Also too small, pinching severely in front forehead, but rocking terribly from side to side. Another return shipping fee. Got a 3rd, in Small. It STILL has pinch in forehead and rocks side to side. I stuffed sides w/ 3/4 INCH FOAM PAD on EACH SIDE of the hat in order for the hat to not rock and stop slipping back (tipping up) when cantering. Other concerns: Brim very hard, wonder will it bend on impact in a fall? If fall, price point for replacement too high. Black felt, already getting dusty.Despite issues, nothing else like it, SO MANY people don't wear helmets; Trying to set example!