Rotational Protection: Why KASK Uses WG11 Instead of MIPS

Rotational Protection: Why KASK Uses WG11 Instead of MIPS

Courtney Ameden
Tagged: helmet Safety

Instead of relying on a third-party add-on MIPS liner, KASK utilizes an integrated design approach verified by the KASK Rotational Impact WG11 Test Protocol.

Decoding Riding Helmet Certifications: Models, Tech & Safety Standards

Decoding Riding Helmet Certifications: Models, Tech & Safety Standards

Courtney Ameden
Tagged: helmet Safety

A breakdown of top equestrian helmet brands, their featured models, and the specific safety certifications and testing protocols backing them up.

Virginia Tech Helmet Study is a Tool, Not the Final Word

Virginia Tech Helmet Study is a Tool, Not the Final Word

Courtney Ameden
Tagged: helmet Safety

Ratings are a great educational tool, but they aren't the end-all, be-all of helmet safety.

MIPS Technology Explained

MIPS Technology Explained

Courtney Ameden
Tagged: helmet Safety

Multi-directional Impact Protection System, MIPS is one of the most significant safety advancements in helmet technology over the last few decades. Learn what it actually is, and why are equestrian safety organizations and riders paying so much attention to it.

Helmet Safety 101: The Science of Protecting Your Brain in the Saddle

Helmet Safety 101: The Science of Protecting Your Brain in the Saddle

Courtney Ameden
Tagged: helmet Safety

Helmet Safety 101—your complete guide to how riding helmets work, why horseback riding impacts are unique, and the golden rules every equestrian should follow.

Find Your Perfect Helmet Fit

Find Your Perfect Helmet Fit

Courtney Ameden
Tagged: helmet Safety

Every brand builds differently. Use our master fit guide to find the perfect shell shape, style, and security level for your head shape.

Award-Winning Safety: Inside the Certifications & Engineering of the LeMieux Verv Helmet

Award-Winning Safety: Inside the Certifications & Engineering of the LeMieux Verv Helmet

Courtney Ameden

Equestrian sports demand gear that performs under pressure, and nothing is more critical than rider safety. When LeMieux set out to design the Verv Helmet, the goal was clear: deliver high-level safety engineering without compromising on custom style or all-day comfort.

The Brand New LeMieux Verv Helmet

The Brand New LeMieux Verv Helmet

Courtney Ameden

The wait is officially over—the LeMieux Verv Helmet has officially launched today!

Freejump Voronoï - What is Temple Protection?

Freejump Voronoï - What is Temple Protection?

Courtney Ameden

Equestrian helmet design hasn't fundamentally changed in decades—until now. When Freejump engineered the Voronoï helmet, they didn't just aim to pass standard certification tests; they looked at real-world accident data to completely reinvent skull protection.

How to Customize Your One K Helmet: The Ultimate Guide to the One K Custom Color System (CCS)

How to Customize Your One K Helmet: The Ultimate Guide to the One K Custom Color System (CCS)

Courtney Ameden
Tagged: Guide helmet

Looking to customize your ride? Discover how the One K Custom Color System (CCS) works. Get the official sizing chart, step-by-step assembly guide, and shop authentic One K CCS parts at Olsons Tack.

Why We Recommend a Professional Safety Fitting

Why We Recommend a Professional Safety Fitting

Courtney Ameden

When it comes to your helmet, body protector, or air vest, the stakes are completely different. A piece of safety gear that does not fit you perfectly cannot protect you perfectly in a fall.

Helmet Lifespan & Maintenance

Helmet Lifespan & Maintenance

Courtney Ameden
Tagged: Guide helmet Safety

There is one piece of equipment in your tack room that requires a different kind of investment—not just of capital, but of attention. Your helmet!