Hey, i ride! Used to ride jumpers now I've cut back to low key flat stuff due to pregnancy. Get back on. You won't regret it. Horses are absolutely incredible animals.

I won't get on a horse without a helmet. In my equestrian helmet collection, I have a GPA, a Charles Owen, and a Tiperrary. The biggest difference I notice between them and my bike helmets is the coverage in the back. They come down much lower on my skull than my bike helmet. My riding helmets also have more substantial harnesses than my bike helmet. Despite the differences, I wouldn't hesitate to get on a horse with a cycling helmet over no helmet at all. No frills schooling, but approved equestrian helmets can be bought inexpensively if you decide to keep riding.

Don't worry about the lime green. No guarantee the horse won't mistake your green clad head for a tasty apple though....

If you do ride, an update is a must!