THE Happy Headbangers Club – the Dublin based business of Jane Carroll and Kate Tormey which was warded a ‘Top Gadget Award’ by the Sunday Times in 2013 – is introducing a fun range of hat covers that fit over crash or velvet hats, plus non-equestrian helmets too (eg. cycling or ski helmets).

Furthermore, each cover has reflective fabric integrated into the design to give additional safety benefits.

The hat covers attach by strong elastic, are fully machine washable, and come in more than 16 fabulous designs from dinosaurs to ladybirds. They hat covers are available from select high street and equestrian stores or can be purchased online.

They retail for €31.50, including post and package. Personalised embroidery can also be added. Why not make your hat cover unique by adding the name of your child, pony or riding centre?

Now their fox and hound hat covers are set to catch on in the horse world; what could be more fun at Christmas meets, in fancy dress classes, or just to make riding more fun and motorists more observant?

Lucy Upton, 14, says: “I wear my fox hat cover for fun rides and hacking. My friends all think it is so cute and creative – you get some really nice compliments!”

Web: happyheadbangersclub.com