Back on Track: The Science of Safer Riding

Known for its innovative therapeutic products for horses and riders, Back on Track is putting the same commitment to technology and research into protecting what matters most: your head.

When holiday shopping for a riding helmet, fit, comfort and style tend to top the list. But Back on Track USA believes riders should be asking another question: What safety standards does this helmet meet, and what do those standards actually test?

Back on Track USA’s helmet collection, Trauma Void™ combines contemporary styling with advanced impact protection, including Mips®, a technology designed to reduce rotational motion transferred to the head during angled impacts. Unlike a straight-on collision, a fall from a horse often involves twisting forces that can contribute to brain injury.

Independent research, including Virginia Tech’s Equestrian STAR helmet evaluations, has demonstrated substantial differences in concussion risk among tested helmets. Back on Track encourages riders to understand those differences rather than rely on appearance or price alone.

All Trauma Void helmets have passed the updated SEI/ASTM F1163-23 certification standard as well as the European EN 1384: 2023, which establishes minimum safety performance requirements and includes independent testing and quality oversight.

The collection offers multiple styles, shapes and adjustable fit options, making advanced protective technology accessible to recreational riders and competitors alike.

For a company already recognized for its innovative Welltex® therapeutic textiles, the philosophy is familiar: science, technology and thoughtful design can make a meaningful difference.

Because what’s underneath your helmet’s finish matters considerably more than the finish itself.

Explore the collection at BackOnTrackUSA.com.