How To Install Your Air Vest Saddle Strap

How To Install Your Air Vest Saddle Strap

Catherine Winter
Tagged: air vest

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 to Properly Dismount, ESPECIALLY When Wearing an Equestrian Air Vest

How to Properly Dismount, ESPECIALLY When Wearing an Equestrian Air Vest

Catherine Winter
Dismounting the right way is a crucial foundational basic of riding, but it's especially important if you're wearing an equestrian air vest. Read why.
Fitting An Equestrian Air Vest for Children

Fitting An Equestrian Air Vest for Children

Catherine Winter
Tagged: air vest
With the adoption of air vests and body protectors gaining traction in the hunter, jumper, equitation, and dressage disciplines, we are also seeing a market increase in the demand for this equipment from parents for their children.
Should I Wear My Equestrian Air Vest Over or Under My Show Coat?

Should I Wear My Equestrian Air Vest Over or Under My Show Coat?

Catherine Winter
Air vest look and design has come a long way. These days, there are multiple options for sleek, low profile fits as well as air vest compatible clothing that you can wear over your equestrian air vest to make your vest nearly invisible. So, should you wear your air vest over or under your show coat?
Premature Inflation - Air Vest, That Is

Premature Inflation - Air Vest, That Is

Catherine Winter
Tagged: air vest
It's everyone's greatest fear: what if my air vest goes off when it's not supposed to? While it does happen, it's a fairly rare occurrence. Air vests don't just magically go off. There's a reason that they do. Let's examine some of them.
Equestrian Protective Equipment Safety Standards

Equestrian Protective Equipment Safety Standards

Catherine Winter
Do you know what standard your body protector or air vest is certified to? You should! Knowing this critical bit of information will tell you quite a bit about the level of protection you're getting with your equipment.
Do Horses Spook When Air Vests Go Off?

Do Horses Spook When Air Vests Go Off?

Catherine Winter
The #1 question we get asked is, "Will my horse spook when my air vest goes off?" See what the experts say and watch video of it actually happening.
How Do Horse Riding Air Vests Work?

How Do Horse Riding Air Vests Work?

Catherine Winter
Learn about how an equestrian air vest works and when it's designed not to work. Understand all of the key components of any equestrian air vest.
Why Are Body Protectors Mandatory in Eventing and Air Vests Aren't?

Why Are Body Protectors Mandatory in Eventing and Air Vests Aren't?

Catherine Winter
Body protectors are required for eventers when competing cross country, but air vests are optional. Why?
Getting the Word Out About Equestrian Air Vests - What They Can & Can't Do

Getting the Word Out About Equestrian Air Vests - What They Can & Can't Do

Catherine Winter
Getting the right information about your equestrian safety equipment is critical. Hear from Jen Bauersachs, a top professional, about a freak accident and what she learned about her air vest.
Air Vest vs. Body Protector - Which Is Safer?

Air Vest vs. Body Protector - Which Is Safer?

Catherine Winter
Air vests and body protectors have been mainstream in the eventing community for quite some time, but they are just starting to catch on in other disciplines. Which one is safer? Is it either or, or both?
Horse Riding Air Vest Neck and Back Protection

Horse Riding Air Vest Neck and Back Protection

Catherine Winter
Equestrian air vests provide neck and back protection that other protective equipment can't. Learn what to look for in how your airbag is constructed.