Editing Equestrianism (section)

===Rules on helmet use in competition===

Many organizations mandate helmet use in competition or on show grounds, and rules have continually moved in the direction of requiring helmet use. In 2011, the United States Equestrian Federation passed a rule making helmet use mandatory while mounted on competition grounds at U.S. nationally rated eventing competitions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.horsechannel.com/horse-news/2011/01/27/eventing-dressage-helmet-rule.aspx|title=New Helmet Rules for Eventing and Dressage Passed at USEF Convention|date=27 January 2011|access-date=31 May 2015}}</ref> Also in 2011, the United States Dressage Federation made helmet use in competition mandatory for all riders under 18 and all riders who are riding any test at Fourth Level and below.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usef.org/_IFrames/RuleBook/Changes/2011.aspx|title=2011 Rule Changes|website=United States Equestrian Federation|access-date=31 May 2015}}</ref> If a rider competing at Prix St. Georges and above is also riding a test at Fourth Level or below, he or she must also wear a helmet at all times while mounted.