IMGA Guides

Riding Hat Standards

Hats must meet all of the requirements of ONE of the following rows.

Accepted standards

Standard and dateQuality assurance mark (must also have)
PAS 015 2011BSI Kitemark or Inspec IC Mark
VG1 01.040 (2014‑12)BSI Kitemark or Inspec IC Mark
ASTM F1163 (2004a or 04a onwards)SEI mark
SNELL E2016Official SNELL label and number
AS/NZS 3838 (2006 onwards)SAI Global mark
EN1384:2023BSI Kitemark or Inspec IC Mark

SNELL E2001 and PAS 015 (1998) are no longer accepted.

Jockey skull caps

Only a Jockey Skull Cap of an even round or elliptical shape with a smooth or slightly abrasive surface, having no peak or peak type extensions may be worn for any Mounted Games related activity. Noticeable protuberances above the eyes or to the front, not greater than 5mm, smooth and rounded in nature are permitted. A removable hat cover with a light flexible peak may be used.

Where to find the marks

The chart below shows examples of the labels and quality marks for each standard.

Hat standards chart with examples of quality marks