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HOOFBEATS DRESSGE CLUB
September 2011 Newsletter

Hey Hoofbeaters!

It’s that time of the year again, time to go back to school! All of us here on the executive board wish you good luck in your studies whether you’re in public school, high school, college, or university!

There is some information about the updated Equine Canada Dressage Rider helmet regulations included in the newsletter, as well as where to find more information! Don’t forget your helmet is the most important piece of equipment.

 

 

THANK YOU

A big thank you again goes out to the Oliver’s, and the Walton’s for hosting the June and August shows. Their volunteers did an amazing job, and everything went very smoothly.

 

EQUINE CANADA DRESSAGE RIDER HELMET REGULATION CHANGES

1.        ASTM/SEI or BSI approved headgear must be worn by all riders showing Fourth Level and below, regardless of age, when mounted on the showground. We here at Hoofbeats request you wear a helmet at every level.

2.       ASTM/SEI or BSI approved headgear must be worn by all non-competing riders mounted

3.       All riders of any age while on non-competing horses must wear protective headgear at all times while mounted on the competition grounds.

~We here at Hoofbeats stay current with the changing standards and make sure everyone is aware of changes made. More information on the new regulations can be fond at equinecanada.ca or see the attached information sheet~

 

Text Box: Helmet Diagram (And Proper Fit)

 

 

 

 

Text Box: Chin Strap- Just like on a horse there should be 2 fingers of space between your chin and the strap. It can do up by a cinch, buckle, or snap.

 

Text Box: Beak- Should sit on the forehead, about 2 fingers from the top of the nose to the bottom of the beak

Text Box: Show Bow- an optional piece of hardware

Text Box: Velveteen- this is optional, helmets can also be plastic

Text Box: Where can you buy a helmet and be sure to get a proper fit in the Middlesex County area? Greenhawk Harness and Equestrian Visit www.greenhawk.ca for locations   Sprucewood Tack www.sprucewoodtack.com Tavistock
Sprucewood Tack
RR#2
Tavistock, ON
N0B 2R0 

 London
Sprucewood Tack
2029 Richmond St. 
Arva, ON 
NOM 1C0  

Text Box: Signs Your Helmet Should be Replaced: ·        It’s too small/ too big ·        Black velveteen turns beige ·        White velveteen turns yellow ·        Visible cracks ·        Falls where you hit your head (regardless of how bad) ·        Broken clips ·        Harness pulls off ·         Chips out of the lining

Text Box: Why do you need to wear a helmet? ·        To prevent concussions caused by falls, rearing, or bucking ·        To protect yourself if your stepped by your horse/pony when falls occur ·        To protect your nose from being hit during a rear, or buck     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What EC Says

1.      ASTM/SEI or BSI approved headgear must be worn by all riders showing Fourth Level and below, regardless of age, when mounted on the showground. We here at Hoofbeats request you wear a helmet at every level.

2.      ASTM/SEI or BSI approved headgear must be worn by all non-competing riders mounted

3.      All riders of any age while on non-competing horses must wear protective headgear at all times while mounted on the competition grounds.