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

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

Catherine Winter
How do you know if your equestrian air vest is too small?  There are a couple of really easy ways to identify that your vest too small.
Reasons I Don’t Recommend Buying a Used Air Vest

Reasons I Don’t Recommend Buying a Used Air Vest

Catherine Winter
There are multiple reasons I don’t recommend buying a used air vest. Air vests are mechanical, and you want to make sure that all of the parts are functioning to be...
Helmet Standards Explained

Helmet Standards Explained

Catherine Winter
Helmet Certifications Explained - Watch the Video! You should be using a helmet that meets a standard that specifically relates to the type of activity you're participating in. The different...
Can You Wear An Equestrian Air Vest If You Have Breast Implants?

Can You Wear An Equestrian Air Vest If You Have Breast Implants?

Catherine Winter
A question that we get asked quite frequently is if you can wear an equestrian air vest if you have breast implants?
Still Worried About the Sound of an Equestrian Air Vest?

Still Worried About the Sound of an Equestrian Air Vest?

Catherine Winter
After this many years, still the number one question I get is, “Will the sound of an air vest spook my horse?”
The Ultimate Guide to Low Profile Equestrian Air Vests

The Ultimate Guide to Low Profile Equestrian Air Vests

Catherine Winter
Ride EquiSafe's ultimate guide to low profile equestrian air vests. Get the scoop on what makes each vest unique and our considerations when making recommendations to riders.