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For fifteen years Troxel has been providing USA leadership toward reducing equestrian related head injuries and deaths. We're the world's leading provider of certified helmets for performance, schooling and recreational riding. Located in San Diego, California, Troxel has proven its unique public health dedication by offering only ASTM certified equestrian helmets. Troxel has placed 3 million helmets into the equestrian market led by its founder and Chairman, Richard Timms, MD.

Dr. Timms' background as a specialist in critical care and as a research professor at The Scripps Institute and University of California provides the foundation for Troxel's advanced research and innovative products. Dr Timms has served on the board of the National Brain Injury Association and was an expert consultant to the State of California Department of Public Health on all injury monitoring and prevention efforts. He was a member of the ASTM committee on head protection and personally directs Troxel's research and development efforts.

Troxel's history of innovation includes:
  • First to develop ventilated, light-weight, certified schooling and show helmets.
  • Introduced "All Trails" certified helmets for non-English riders.
  • First to introduce the helmet gripper stabilizer system (GPS)
  • Introduced most advanced finger-tip, rear fit adjustment (patented)
  • First to introduce advanced materials including Duratec™ and carbon-fiber
  • Patented its washable, removable self-fit liner: the Flipfold™ Fit System
  • Only company to provide removable, washable satin headliners
  • First to introduce a crash replacement program
  • First to introduce leather covered, certified Western helmets
By designing superior fitting helmets that are lighter, cooler and more comfortable, Troxel wearers are better protected because they use their helmet more faithfully.




 

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