Why Do Air Vests Make a Loud Noise?

Why Do Air Vests Make a Loud Noise?

Catherine Winter
Tagged: 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.

What To Do With a Number String When Wearing An Air Vest?

What To Do With a Number String When Wearing An Air Vest?

Catherine Winter
Tagged: air vest

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. 

Riding Helmet Care and Replacement

Riding Helmet Care and Replacement

Catherine Winter
Tagged: Helmets

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

Equestrian Air Vest Care and Replacement

Equestrian Air Vest Care and Replacement

Catherine Winter
Tagged: air vest

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

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. 

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?

Hair Up or Hair Down? The Great Helmet Debate

Hair Up or Hair Down? The Great Helmet Debate

Catherine Winter
Tagged: Helmets

Does your hair style really affect how your horseback riding helmet fits? The answer is yes, but despite the myth, you can wear your hair up under your helmet if done properly without affecting the efficacy of your helmet.

Reasons Not to Buy a Used Equestrian Air Vest

Reasons Not to Buy a Used Equestrian Air Vest

Catherine Winter

Reasons not to buy a used equestrian air vest. You only have one body - don’t skimp on your safety.

What's best for kids in terms of torso protection? Air vest or body protector?

What's best for kids in terms of torso protection? Air vest or body protector?

Catherine Winter

How do you know what's best for your child horseback rider in terms of a body protector or air vest? Learn about some of the considerations.

USEF & USPC Peacock Stirrup Ban

USEF & USPC Peacock Stirrup Ban

Catherine Winter
Tagged: safety stirrups

The USPC and USEF Bans on Peacock Stirrups - the Rationale and The Issues Behind It

The Perfect Fit - Air Vest Edition

The Perfect Fit - Air Vest Edition

Catherine Winter
What constitutes a perfect fit of an equestrian air vest? Watch the video! When sizing an air vest, measurements are really important because what fits best is protects best. First, comfort....
How Do You Know If Your Equestrian Air Vest Is Too Big?

How Do You Know If Your Equestrian Air Vest Is Too Big?

Catherine Winter
How do you know if your equestrian air vest is too large? If your air vest is obviously gappy, chances are it's too big. But what else should you look for?