Protective headwear will be mandatory for all three phases, including dressage, at all levels of British Eventing national competition in 2017 but stop watches are here to stay
Equestrian Australia has updated its Helmet Standard to the General Regulations as from 19 October 2016.
Has William Fox-Pitt changed his mind on top hats versus crash helmets in eventing dressage?
VIDEO: With International Helmet Awareness Day taking place, we take a look at the evolution of riding hats for equestrians, from the top hat through to today's technically advanced helmets
New Zealand's Lucy Jackson wears some pretty fancy hats at events but, with the new ruling from ESNZ, the top hat won't be one of them in the future
