Jockey helmets

[Easy Goer Otis]

Hi folks,

Perhaps someone could help me with a couple equipment questions:

Is there a particular jockey helmet manufacturer that dominates that share of that market? (i.e. like Riddell dominates the football helmet market)

Do the jockeys get to choose their own helmets, or are they just assigned in the tack room with the proper colors mounted?

Thanks!

Otis

[robfla]

I am pretty sure that jockeys use "helmet covers" to change the color of the helmet and all jockeys have a large selection of covers that fit their helmet. LAS and Charles Owens are the popular brands, among others

[Heels1989]

Speaking of jockey helmets, just saw this post of Facebook. Another reminder of the dangers of this occupation. Wow, is my reaction for sure

https://m.facebook.com/jockeysfund/p...pe=1&source=54

[Benny]

Helmet lawsuit by suffolk jock

http://www.paulickreport.com/news/th...r-head-injury/

[Benny]

Originally Posted by robfla

I am pretty sure that jockeys use "helmet covers" to change the color of the helmet and all jockeys have a large selection of covers that fit their helmet. LAS and Charles Owens are the popular brands, among others

googled jockey helmet -

http://www.ridertack.com/Jockey_Helmet_s/28.htm

[Easy Goer Otis]

Originally Posted by Heels1989

Speaking of jockey helmets, just saw this post of Facebook. Another reminder of the dangers of this occupation. Wow, is my reaction for sure

https://m.facebook.com/jockeysfund/p...pe=1&source=54

That photo of Prado's helmet is insane!!!

Thanks for those that replied. Much appreciated. I am working on a business project that may ultimately involve jockey helmets and would like to approach the company(s) that the top jocks use.

Surprised to see how much these helmets cost. My wife is CFO/COO at Riddell and they sell their most advanced football helmets with impact-sensor technology to schools for a relatively cheap $150. The difference is probably down to economies of scale, although football helmets are seemingly more difficult to customize (they must be painted in team colors rather than putting a cloth over the top).

Cheers,

Otis

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by Easy Goer Otis

That photo of Prado's helmet is insane!!!

Thanks for those that replied. Much appreciated. I am working on a business project that may ultimately involve jockey helmets and would like to approach the company(s) that the top jocks use.

Surprised to see how much these helmets cost. My wife is CFO/COO at Riddell and they sell their most advanced football helmets with impact-sensor technology to schools for a relatively cheap $150. The difference is probably down to economies of scale, although football helmets are seemingly more difficult to customize (they must be painted in team colors rather than putting a cloth over the top).

Cheers,

Otis

I'm not sure if the jockeys do it, but Charles Owen advises that you replace your helmet after any fall in which you hit your head due to compression of the internal cushion, even if the surface is not cracked. They maintain an injury datebase and offer you a % off a new helmet if it is less than 2 (?) years since you bought the helmet that needs to be replaced.

[Duvalier]

Originally Posted by Cardus

I am glad that you asked this question, because I have had a similar question, but -- thank goodness -- I had been unwilling to ask the board:

Is there a dominant brand of jockey boots? They all look the same, so I thought that one company might sell a majority of jockey boots.

I had Stride Rite in mind, but I could be wrong.

Any thoughts from the board on this one?

Yeah I have a few thoughts...

[Alabama Stakes]

Originally Posted by Cardus

What brand of helmet do you wear?

the same one you wore on the short bus.