I need opinions on a new riding helmet that won't break the bank. (Under 150$ CAD or 112.55 USD) I'm currently looking at two Ovation helmets and one Tipperary helmet. I'm willing to stretch my budget if someone has a more expensive helmet that they really like. Any opinions and suggestions are appreciated.

I'm no expert but I really like the helmet brand IRH or International Riding Helmets. They are a bit on the pricey side but they are really reliable and comfortable. I think they are worth their price. I have one currently and I absolutely love it! Hope this helps!

The helmet i use and really recommend is a John Whitaker Victory Helmet, I literally popped into my local tack store, tried it on and bought it for around $120 CAD, and its really worth it, it's so light sometimes you forget you are wearing it XD (though some people don't like super lightweight). The thing is, where I live they renew the standard VG1 (which I don't see needs to be updated), the standard requirements a helmet must have for you to compete in, like every year and it no longer meets the requirements, so you can't compete in it where i live. I don't compete so this doesn't affect me, but if you do compete I believe there are other helmets in the John Whitaker range that are compatible ;). Another reason why i love this helmet is the facts that it has an adjustable dial at the back so that if your head grows, or you just have a very small head, like me, that is too small for most helmets you can always adjust it :).

The newer Troxel helmets are a TON lighter than the old ones that look like bubbles on people's heads..XD They also have either a dial at the back or a super-soft, comfortable upside down T- shaped adjustable harness at the back. Some Tractor Supply stores carry them, and they're not super expensive. Hope that helps.

I really like the first one, the Ovation Schooler Helmet. It fits all the safety standards. I also like it because I also have one of those😊

I use Ariat. They last me a while, and are very comfy as well.

I use the Ovation Protégé Helmet. It works great and is a very comfy and suitable fit. Good luck. :)

I currently have a troxel from years ago and it's so bulky, I'm also in the market for a new helmet. The ovation schooler helmet looks nice, and it doesn't break the bank either. I've heard Charles Owen helmets are also nice, but they are more expensive.

I think I'm going to get two of the Ovation schooler helmets, a fun one for practice and a black one for shows/important stuff.

Thanks for posting this topic, because now I know what kind of helmet I'm going to buy as well XD