Evoke

Combining style, fashion and value with outstanding safety, Evoke produces the next generation of horse riding hats.

Safety is something that the evoke family value above all else, and it all began nearly 10 years ago. The brand's founder, David Mitson, was out on a leisurely hack when his horse spooked and he fell. Not a fall at speed, or over a jump, he fell in walk, and hit the side of his head (whilst wearing a riding hat). Having played elite rugby he’d had his share of concussions, but over the next 48 hours he would suffer the worst episode of concussion he had ever experienced, with loss of memory, sickness and headaches. This was the beginning of understanding that not all safety brands are the same, and years later and over £3 million invested, Evoke was born.

Evoke have their own BSI (British Standards Institute) certification, and they test in Great Britain. The collections proudly adhere to a variety of the Safety Regulations including PAS 015: 2011, VG1, ASTM F1163-23, EN 1384: 2023 (pending), and carry their own voluntary prestigious British Kitemark to PAS 015, along with CE/UKCA certification. They are already working to the new EN:1384: 2023 Standard, as well as selected styles being equipped with SNELL E2021; ASTM F1163-23/SEI Standards and MIPS technologies. They are leading the way in a new era of equestrian safety.