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.
Which Helmet is Most Protective? Evaluating Helmet Safety in the Wake of Recent Tragedy

Which Helmet is Most Protective? Evaluating Helmet Safety in the Wake of Recent Tragedy

Catherine Winter
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?

Virginia Tech Helmet Study Results Part 3 - Where Do We Go From Here?

Catherine Winter
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.
Virginia Tech Helmet Study Part 2 - The Aftermath

Virginia Tech Helmet Study Part 2 - The Aftermath

Catherine Winter
The dust has settled a little bit, but there are still a lot of questions about what the results from the Virginia Tech Helmet Safety Study really mean. A lot of the initial reaction was shock and confusion, so we’re here to help clear up some of the questions and myths that are already swirling.
Virginia Tech Helmet Study - Initial Results

Virginia Tech Helmet Study - Initial Results

Catherine Winter
Tagged: Helmets
The long awaited initial results of the Virginia Tech helmet study have been released, with testing scores of 40 ASTM equestrian helmets in the first testing batch.
No, You Should NOT Use a Non-Air Vest Compatible Garment Over Your Air Vest

No, You Should NOT Use a Non-Air Vest Compatible Garment Over Your Air Vest

Catherine Winter
Bear with us because this post is going to be a bit ranty...but FOR THE LOVE OF GOD please don't use a non air vest compatible garment over an air...
Why NOT To Put A Small Child In An Air Vest

Why NOT To Put A Small Child In An Air Vest

Catherine Winter
More and more people are taking advantage of the new offerings for equestrian safety, which is a fantastic thing. This includes parents looking to purchase safety equipment for their kids,...