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USEF & USPC Peacock Stirrup Ban
The USPC and USEF Bans on Peacock Stirrups - the Rationale and The Issues Behind It
The Perfect Fit - Air Vest Edition
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 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? 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
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 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?
Still Worried About the Sound of an Equestrian Air Vest?
The Ultimate Guide to Low Profile Equestrian Air Vests
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.
Which Helmet is Most Protective? Evaluating Helmet Safety in the Wake of Recent Tragedy
Recent tragic equestrian fatalities have led to many asking about helmet safety. How do we know if we’re using the safest helmet? What are the different certification standards?
Virginia Tech Helmet Study Results Part 3 - Where Do We Go From Here?
They key message following the release of the Virginia Tech Helmet Study is that the results are one data point in overall helmet safety, and that riders should use all available information to make an informed decision about the helmet they use. Dr. Barry Miller, one of the researchers, has specifically said that people should not be running out to buy a new helmet purely because of the VT results.
