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jhanlan Reg. Jan 2011	Posted 2014-12-15 11:07 AM Subject: Youth Helmets
Regular Posts: 91 Location: North Dakota	I have 2 nieces that have just recently started learning to ride and they now own their own 13.2 hand pony. For Christmas they have both asked for riding helmets and I am looking for advise on what kind to get them!! I have been looking at the Troxel's but there are so many styles - their ages are 8 and 9 years old. Can you ladies point me in a direction as to what brand/style/sizing to get them?! They will not be competing in any rodeo, just trail riding and possibly 4H! Thank you so much in advance!
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Nevertooold Reg. Oct 2003	Posted 2014-12-15 11:44 AM Subject: RE: Youth Helmets
I Prefer to Live in Fantasy Land Posts: 64864 Location: In the Hills of Texas	Helmets come in sizes so you need to measure their heads to get the correct size. A big problem with helmets is you really need to have them try them on to find a comfortable and correct fit. Troxels don't fit me and I will get a headache. The Tipperary's fit the shape of my head.
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Nevertooold Reg. Oct 2003	Posted 2014-12-15 11:47 AM Subject: RE: Youth Helmets
I Prefer to Live in Fantasy Land Posts: 64864 Location: In the Hills of Texas	I think it's troxel that makes a helmet that the size is adjustable and that would probably be your best bet. Google youth riding helmets. http://www.doversaddlery.com/troxel-legacy/p/X1-36027A/ Edited by Nevertooold 2014-12-15 11:51 AM
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Crowned Image Reg. Jan 2011	Posted 2014-12-15 11:54 AM Subject: RE: Youth Helmets
I Chore in Chucks Posts: 2882 Location: MD	Do yourself a favor and make the gift a, "on X day we'll go fit you for a helmet." I bought one that was totally the wrong fit and ended up being a real pain in the rear! We have an adjustable troxel for both kids, that way we can keep it fitting right. I have a tipperary.
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TwistedK Reg. May 2006	Posted 2014-12-15 11:55 AM Subject: RE: Youth Helmets
Bulls Eye Posts: 6443 Location: Oklahoma	Troxels can be very uncomfortable. They're made for a round shaped head. Look at Ovation helmets too. My daughter has an ovation. http://www.marystack.com/ovation-deluxe-schooler-english-riding-hel... (10308347_10202992892196868_4690333943172732976_n.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 10308347_10202992892196868_4690333943172732976_n.jpg (88KB - 205 downloads)
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Nevertooold Reg. Oct 2003	Posted 2014-12-15 12:01 PM Subject: RE: Youth Helmets
I Prefer to Live in Fantasy Land Posts: 64864 Location: In the Hills of Texas	TwistedK - 2014-12-15 11:55 AM Troxels can be very uncomfortable. They're made for a round shaped head. Look at Ovation helmets too. My daughter has an ovation. http://www.marystack.com/ovation-deluxe-schooler-english-riding-hel... I agree and is why the best thing to do is to go and try them on but some people don't have that option as there aren't any stores close to them to do this. If you can't make sure the store you use will take them back for an exchange. I've had good luck with Dover Saddlery.
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TwistedK Reg. May 2006	Posted 2014-12-15 12:06 PM Subject: RE: Youth Helmets
Bulls Eye Posts: 6443 Location: Oklahoma	Nevertooold - 2014-12-15 12:01 PM TwistedK - 2014-12-15 11:55 AM Troxels can be very uncomfortable. They're made for a round shaped head. Look at Ovation helmets too. My daughter has an ovation. http://www.marystack.com/ovation-deluxe-schooler-english-riding-hel... I agree and is why the best thing to do is to go and try them on but some people don't have that option as there aren't any stores close to them to do this. If you can't make sure the store you use will take them back for an exchange. I've had good luck with Dover Saddlery. I agree... so many helmets now days are adjustable too. I was trained in fitting helmets so I always use a soft tape measure to measure in either inches or centimeters the size of the head. Mary's Tack and Feed has a video somewhere on their website showing how to fit a helmet too. Well worth the watch. That's the store I used to work for, and I miss it!
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Stubsgirl Reg. Aug 2007	Posted 2014-12-15 12:20 PM Subject: RE: Youth Helmets
Veteran Posts: 275	We had good luck with the Aegis Junior helmet. It has the adjustable dial in the back. My daughter wore it until she was 8 and my son has worn one since he was 3. I personally like Tipperary, but they didn't come small enough. My daughter is 10 and has now graduated to an Ovation. Depending on head size one of those may work. I totally agree with trying on in store, but I couldn't find a lot of these brands around me. I purchased from State Line Tack so I could return if they didn't fit.
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TwistedK Reg. May 2006	Posted 2014-12-15 12:24 PM Subject: RE: Youth Helmets
Bulls Eye Posts: 6443 Location: Oklahoma	tripleE - 2014-12-15 12:24 PM Doesn't Smokey look proud??? Smokey looks so regal in that picture!!!!! Devyn keeps asking me to ride him again!
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tripleE Reg. Oct 2003	Posted 2014-12-15 12:25 PM Subject: RE: Youth Helmets
Triple Extra-Ordinaire Posts: 4244 Location: Okla	TwistedK - 2014-12-15 11:55 AM Troxels can be very uncomfortable. They're made for a round shaped head. Look at Ovation helmets too. My daughter has an ovation. http://www.marystack.com/ovation-deluxe-schooler-english-riding-hel... Doesn't Smokey look proud??
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ThreeCorners Reg. Nov 2003	Posted 2014-12-15 12:27 PM Subject: RE: Youth Helmets
Tried and True Posts: 21185 Location: Where I am happiest	Contact Katies Coast To Coast. She can help you and will excange if it doesnt fit. She carries both Troxel and Tipperary's.
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jhanlan Reg. Jan 2011	Posted 2014-12-15 1:21 PM Subject: RE: Youth Helmets
Regular Posts: 91 Location: North Dakota	Thank you everyone who replied!!
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