November/December 2026 Issue

November/December 2026 | EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN 30 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 innovativeWelltex® 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. Back on Track:The Science of Safer Riding The approaching holidays should generate warm memories of home- cooked meals, time with fami-ly and friends, and of course happy horse nuzzles. Nowhere should there be a concern about a horse trailer’s road reliability or safety while traveling, especially in icy winter conditions. Give a loved one the gift of peace of mind when buying a trailer or scheduling an annual service with Congelosi Trailer Sales. Do not worry about how to get where you are headed, but only what you will do once you get there. In business for over thirty years, Congelosi Trailer Sales sells and services a variety of horse and livestock trailers and are proud to provide the best service and inventory the trailer industry has to offer. They carry new and used 4 STAR, Eby, Hawk, Kingston, Valley, Shadow, and Sirius/ Sun-lite horse trailers, among a collection of car, utility, stock, and snowmobile trailers. Congelosi Trailer Sales is a complete one-stop trailer source to buy, sell, trade, and maintain horse trailers. For the 2025 holiday season, Congelosi Trailer Sales is offering ten percent off a normal annual service, worth up to fifty dollars, when a customer brings in their East Coast Equestrian advertisement at the time of service. The annual service includes packing bearings, lubricating and adjusting brakes, and a full trailer check-up. Congelosi Trailer Sales believes that their service after a sale is the best in the industry. Come check them out and experience the Congelosi difference. To view their extensive inventory online, design a customized trailer, or explore their financing options, visit online at www.congelositrailersales.com . Give Peace of Mind -- Congelosi CanDo It!