Safety Awareness Week
SEPTEMBER 14TH - 20TH 2026
Gear up for your next ride with premium protection. For a limited time, save up to 20% on top-rated helmets, safety stirrups, body protectors, & air vests.
Shop Participating Helmets Brands
Your riding helmet is one of the most important pieces of your equipment. At Olson's Tack Shop, we combine expert fitting guidance with a carefully selected range of premium brands — Samshield, KEP Italia, KASK, One K, Evoke, Tipperary, and more — to help you find the perfect match for your discipline, fit, and style. Whether you're outfitting a young rider or upgrading to a luxury design, our team is here to ensure safety and performance go hand in hand.
Design the Helmet of Your Dreams and Save!
For a limited time, you can save up to 20% on a custom KASK, KEP, Samshield, & Freejump helmet. Don't settle for off-the-shelf. Create a helmet that perfectly matches your style and passion, and ride in head-turning style. Ready to get started? Use the easy online configurator to choose your colors, finishes, and even add a personal flair. Share your design with us—take a screenshot and send it via text to 425-454-9453 or email info@olsonstack.com. We'll be in touch to discuss next steps.
Samshield Custom Lab
Choose your top fabrics, crystal configurations, and metallic blazons. Build your rendering online and our team will manage the rest.
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KASK Customizer
Tailor your ultimate performance look. Configure premium gloss or matte shells, chrome grids, luxury leather chin straps, and elite Swarovski designs.
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KEP Italia Custom Suite
The top matchy matchy choice to build the ultimate coordinated outfit. From custom panel textures to python detailing and personalization text & plates. Create a unique masterpiece tailored entirely to your show style.
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Freejump Innovation Lab
Engineered with high-density EPS foam, advanced carbon fiber shells, and incredible airflow. Configure an ultra-modern, high-tech helmet built for elite impact protection.
Open Freejump Builder →Shop Participating Safety Vest Brands
Safety vests play an irreplaceable role in building confidence and reducing the risk of impact injury. We carry an industry leading range of protective gear—from Freejump and Horse Pilot to Seaver—backed by our expert fitting advice. Whether you need lightweight daily protection, state of the art airbag technology, or maximum cross-country coverage, we'll help you find a tailored fit that allows complete freedom of movement.
Special Offer
With your purchase of a Horse Pilot Twist'Air Vest, you'll receive TWO FREE Air Cartridges ($86 value).
Limited to quantity on hand. Offer ends Sept 20th 2026.
Shop Participating Safety Iron Brands
Safety stirrups are essential for preventing foot entrapment and dragging during a fall. We offer proven breakaway models from Tech Stirrups, Acavallo, Freejump, and Samshield—featuring rapid emergency release, high-traction grip, and joint support. Let our team help you choose the right protection for total peace of mind every time you ride.
Featured Safety Blogs
Rotational Protection: Why KASK Uses WG11 Instead of MIPS
Instead of relying on a third-party add-on MIPS liner, KASK utilizes an integrated design approach verified by the KASK...
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Decoding Riding Helmet Certifications: Models, Tech & Safety Standards
A breakdown of top equestrian helmet brands, their featured models, and the specific safety certifications and testing protocols...
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Virginia Tech Helmet Study is a Tool, Not the Final Word
Ratings are a great educational tool, but they aren't the end-all, be-all of helmet safety.
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MIPS Technology Explained
Multi-directional Impact Protection System, MIPS is one of the most significant safety advancements in helmet technology over the...
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Helmet Safety 101: The Science of Protecting Your Brain in the Saddle
Helmet Safety 101—your complete guide to how riding helmets work, why horseback riding impacts are unique, and the...
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Find Your Perfect Helmet Fit
Every brand builds differently. Use our master fit guide to find the perfect shell shape, style, and security...
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Award-Winning Safety: Inside the Certifications & Engineering of the LeMieux Verv Helmet
Equestrian sports demand gear that performs under pressure, and nothing is more critical than rider safety. When LeMieux...
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The Brand New LeMieux Verv Helmet
The wait is officially over—the LeMieux Verv Helmet has officially launched today!
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Freejump Voronoï - What is Temple Protection?
Equestrian helmet design hasn't fundamentally changed in decades—until now. When Freejump engineered the Voronoï helmet, they didn't just...
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