When you are riding around on ponies that weigh hundreds of pounds and you are playing a sport, which uses hard wood mallets and hard plastic balls, you want to make sure your head is well protected by a helmet at all times. Most polo helmets are designed in the style of caps, but they are made with a lightweight, but hard, fiberglass or composite shell with foam padding on the inside and neoprene lining. Some helmets are covered by materials such as cotton, velvet, leather or suede. Make sure your helmet can be adjusted to fit you properly In competitive polo, helmets with chin straps are mandatory. Make sure your helmet has passed all safety tests. Helmets come in various materials, sizes and colors.
