Equestrian Helmet Policy All riders, youth and adults, must wear a properly fitting equestrian helmet passing or surpassing current applicable ASTM/SEI (American Society for Testing and Materials/Safety Equipment Institute) standards with chin strap secured while mounted at any time/anywhere on the competition/event grounds. For our youth riders under 18 years of age, it is the responsibility of the parent, guardian, or trainer to see to it that the equestrian helmet worn complies with appropriate safety standards for protective headgear intended for equestrian use, and is properly fitted and in good condition. Riders over age 18 are responsible for their equestrian helmet complying with the standards. The NJ 4-H Youth Development Program, HPAC, and/or Show Committees are not responsible for checking equestrian helmet for such compliance. The NJ 4-H Youth Development Program, HPAC, and/or Show Committees make no representation or warranty, express or implied, about any protective equestrian helmet, and cautions riders that death or serious injury may result despite wearing such equestrian helmet as all equestrian sports involve inherent dangerous risk and as no helmet can protect against all foreseeable injuries. Resources www.SEInet.org Helmet Brochure and National Hunter Jumper Council www.ASTM.org F1163-01: Standard Specification for Protective Headgear Used in Horse Sports and Horseback Riding www.equestrian.org/safety/helmetrule.asp Companies that make ASTM/SEI approved riding helmets Horses, Kids, and Ethics: 8 Ways to Better Your Youth Horse Program Video produced by Dr. Jeff Goodwin, 4-H and Youth Specialist, University of Idaho Every Time...Every Ride Video by North By Northwest Productions, Washington State University Cooperative Extension and Washington 4-H Foundation ASTM/SEI Approved Manufacturers Charles Owens & Co., Ltd. Del Mar Helmet Co. Inc. Equine Science Marketing, Ltd. Eurocasque INTEC Corporation International Riding Helmets, Ltd. LAS/Fantisi Lexington Safety Products, Inc. Phoenix Performance Products Polybid Polystyrene Products Seven Star Sports Troxel®

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