Questions You Should Be Asking Your Fitter During a Fitting Consultation for an Air Vest or Body Protector

Questions You Should Be Asking Your Fitter During a Fitting Consultation for an Air Vest or Body Protector

Catherine Winter

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.

Questions Your Fitter Should be Asking you When Fitting An Air Vest or Body Protector

Questions Your Fitter Should be Asking you When Fitting An Air Vest or Body Protector

Catherine Winter

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

Proper Horseback Riding Body Protector Care and Replacement

Proper Horseback Riding Body Protector Care and Replacement

Catherine Winter
Tagged: body protector

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

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.
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?
When Is It Time to Replace Your Body Protector?

When Is It Time to Replace Your Body Protector?

Catherine Winter
How long does an equestrian body protector last? How do you know when you need to replace it? Learn what to look for to determine if your body protector is providing the coverage you need.
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?
How Ride EquiSafe Came To Be

How Ride EquiSafe Came To Be

Catherine Winter
Our raison d'etre: how Ride EquiSafe came to be. The broadest selection of body protectors, air vests, safety stirrups, and air vest compatible clothing in North America.