Whether you're a seasoned pro or an adult amateur, helmet safety is a topic that affects all of us. In this episode of Ask an Expert, helmet safety expert Jeanie Clarke helps us navigate the different helmet approval standards, emerging technologies, and what truly matters most based on your individual needs.   

Episode Highlights:       

3:00: The key differences between the main helmet safety standards 

10:30: The different types of impact that helmets are tested for 

28:00: Finding a helmet that truly fits 

36:40: The exciting new helmet technology that is on the rise      

Meet the Expert, Jeanie Clark 

Jeanie Clarke is a lifelong horsewoman, a USEA ICP Level 2 Instructor, and a Graduate A Pony Clubber. She has competed at the FEI level in both showjumping and eventing and runs her own Jeanie Clarke Equestrian based in Ocala, FL. Combining her passions for educating others and providing top quality equipment, she founded Equestrian Outfitters with the goal of carrying the best equipment currently available on the market. Jeanie has undergone extensive training to become one of the leading industry experts in helmet safety, fitting, and technology and is now the main US representative for ARRO helmets.         

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