When it comes to protective equipment - helmets, vests, body protectors - Breeches.com is selective about which brands make the cut. These aren't items where trends or style preferences drive the decision. Safety gear lives on the roster because it performs, fits right, and meets the standards riders actually need.
Tipperary has earned its place in that lineup. The helmets and vests we stock cover everything from everyday schooling to the show ring, and they're built for riders who take safety seriously without sacrificing fit or comfort. Here's a closer look at the Tipperary gear available on Breeches.com and why it matters.
Helmets: Sportage, Windsor with MIPS, and Clover MIPS
Tipperary Sportage
The Sportage is the crossover helmet - equally at home with English or Western riders. It features a wide brim for sun and weather protection, ASTM F1163-15 and SEI certification, and a magnetic Fidlock clip closure that's intuitive to use. The removable, washable liner means you can actually keep your helmet clean without having to replace it. For riders who bounce between disciplines or just want one reliable helmet for any riding situation, the Sportage does the job without compromise.
Tipperary Windsor with MIPS
The Windsor is the show-ring pick. It's a wide-brim helmet with a full-coverage, low-profile fit that looks polished in the ring. The Tipperary Retention System keeps it secure, and it's equipped with MIPS technology for added impact protection. (Want to understand MIPS better? Check out our MythBusters: Horse Riding Helmets Edition post for the deep dive.) It's ASTM and SEI certified, and like the Sportage, it has a removable washable liner. If you're showing seriously, this is the helmet that handles the job.
Tipperary Clover MIPS
The Clover MIPS is positioned as a good first MIPS helmet - everyday use with the added safety benefit of MIPS technology. It's low-profile with a sporty fit, available in sizes XS through L, and it's built for riders who want modern safety features without the premium price tag of a show-specific helmet. The Clover works for daily schooling, trail riding, and any rider new to MIPS who wants to try it out.
Vests: Ride-Lite, Eventer Pro, and Contender Pro
Tipperary Ride-Lite
The Ride-Lite is the beginner-to-intermediate vest. It features molded channel foam that balances airflow and flexibility - you get protection without feeling locked up. The short-backed design gives you mobility, and it works for both English and Western riders. Available in adult and youth sizes with a removable, washable liner, the Ride-Lite is the go-to for everyday schooling and riders building their confidence in protective gear.
Tipperary Eventer Pro
The Eventer Pro is designed for advanced and competitive riders. It uses Tectonic Foam layers and Tipperary's Live Spine construction, and it's built to pair with an air vest for maximum protection in cross-country or high-speed situations. This is serious gear for serious riders - if you're competing at a level where you're layering protection, the Eventer Pro is part of that system.
Tipperary Contender Pro ASTM
The Contender Pro ASTM is geared toward eventers and competitive riders who need show-ring protection. It features dual-density padding, anatomical fit, and ASTM and SEI certification. The flexible back panel flips up to accommodate a high cantle, and it's available in both adult and youth sizes. If you're showing and need gear that meets show standards, this vest delivers.
How to Choose
Picking between these helmets and vests depends on your riding level, discipline, and where you spend most of your time in the saddle. Recreational and beginner riders often start with the Sportage helmet and Ride-Lite vest - both are durable, affordable, and work across disciplines. English and Western riders can use the Sportage helmet for everyday riding or the Windsor if they show. Show-ring competitors gravitate toward the Windsor helmet and either the Eventer Pro or Contender Pro vest, depending on whether they're eventing or in other show disciplines. Riders pairing with an air vest should look at the Eventer Pro as their backing layer.
All six of these products are available on Breeches.com, and all are built with the same philosophy: protection that actually works, gear that fits right, and no compromise on safety.
Why Tipperary Matters
The helmets and vests we stock are on our roster because they perform. Tipperary gear is designed by riders, for riders - it understands the real demands of the ring, the trail, and everyday practice. The removable liners, the fit options, the certification standards, and the range of products across skill levels all point to a brand that takes the job seriously.
Safety gear is personal. The right helmet for you might not be the right one for another rider. That's why Breeches.com stocks the full Tipperary lineup - so you can find what works for your needs, your discipline, and your riding level. Protection that fits you is protection you'll actually wear.