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It’s important that you actively participate in a fitting consultation for an equestrian air vest or body protector, so be prepared with these key questions.

Are you the new owner of an air vest? A lot of times people are very concerned about the sound that a vest makes when it deploy, so they will ask me, “Should I do a test deployment right next to my horse or do a bunch of them to desensitize my horse and get them used to the sound?”

Air vest canisters - there are so many different options in terms of brands, models, and sizes of air vest on the market now. That means that correspondingly, there are a large number of options of gas canisters as well. 

So many people have air vests these days, and that means that a lot more people are trying to travel with those vests as well. This brings up a question that we very frequently get, and that is, can you fly with your air vest? 

There are several questions your safety fitter should be asking you when fitting you for an air vest or a body protector.

When considering if an air vest is right for you, there are many considerations and one of the important is medical conditions. There are three medical conditions that are top of that list that could impact your decision about potentially buying an air vest.

A lot of people are really concerned about the noise that an air vest makes when it's going off. We thought it would be helpful to know what actually causes the noise when an air vest goes off.

Your air vest was designed to inflate in a very specific way to protect key parts of your torso and especially for hunter jumper riders that are wearing their numbers on their backs, they're using a string to attach the number. 

Taking proper care of your riding helmet will ensure that it’s able to do its job protecting your head. 

Maintaining and storing your equestrian air vest will prolong its life and help ensure its proper function.

When you get a new air vest, one of the first things that you have to do is install your saddle strap and then the first time you ride, you need to clip on and make sure that your lanyard is properly adjusted. 

How do you properly store your equestrian body protector? When do you know it’s time for replacement?