The BHAA requires everyone participating in our training and competitions and all those representing GB abroad, to wear a safety helmet while mounted. The benefit of helmets in protecting against head injury in the event of falls from horseback is well recognised. Those wearing turbans are exempt from these rules but participate in our sessions at their own risk. Horseback archery is an international sport and you will likely see photos and videos of people riding without helmets in other countries with different riding cultures. The IHAA (our international HBA federation) requires all juniors to wear helmets in competition, and it is now commonplace for adults to wear them in international competition