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Experts make proposals to strengthen helmet testing

EXPERTS have put forward proposals to strengthen testing standards for riding helmets.

The FEI helmet working group, established in April by the FEI's medical committee, was tasked with reviewing standards and scientific literature. The focus was on how helmets could be even more effective at reducing the risk of

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