HELMET TAGGING UPDATE

Helmet tagging is mandatory for all EA Affiliated Eventing competitions.

From 1 January 2022, mandatory for all EA Affiliated Jumping events. 

From 1 July 2022, mandatory for all EA Affiliated Driving events.

From 1 July 2022, mandatory for all EA Affiliated Dressage events.

Please note: Helmet taggers are volunteers, so please be patient with them.

Tagging Availability

• ESA Office, Mt Barker
• Kaye Platt, Strathalbyn Show Jumping Club 
• Kristy Bruhn, Mt Gambier
• Mandy Gerhardy, Kapunda
• Karen Rose (Eventing Committee)  Hahndorf
• Sue Brown - Hahndorf
• Megan Jones - Woodside
• Nicole Afford - Waikerie
• Willoughby Family - South East

Approved Helmet list - CLICK HERE

Other points which may be of use to answer any questions:

• EA standards do not mandate helmet replacement after 5 years (Manufacturers do recommend replacement of helmets older than 5 years however, that is not an EA requirement, onus is on the rider)
• Helmet taggers are only checking compliance of the helmet against EA Standards, not condition, age or any other factors.  An approved helmet is one than meets the EA Standards.
• The colour of the tag will only change if EA Standards change
• If helmets are being tagged at an outlet/franchise (eg. Horseland) this must be done by an approved EA Tagger
• Does the Helmet Tagger need to be an EA member? Being an EA member is preferred, however it is understood some OC members are not EA members and this can be looked at on a case-by-case basis.