Protective Equestrian Safety Vests

 

Protective Vests and Your Safety

Equestrian sports have a high injury risk when compared to other sports.  Like the Helite Safety Vest offered here at Solea Equestrian, protective riding safety vests can provide horse riders with safety and comfort.

Whether you are competing in a horse show or trail riding with your favorite horse, Solea Equestrian has a safety vest for you.

We offer the best equestrian safety vests, such as the Helite Safety Vests, in addition to other equestrian safety gear such as equestrian helmets.

Wearing equestrian safety vests like the Helite Safety Vest is a reliable way to improve your chances at reducing potential injury during a fall. While wearing helmets is sensible and required, we must look at equestrian safety vests as the next big step to increase our safety, security, and comfort.

If you want to find out more information about our Equestrian Safety Vests like Helite Safety Vests, check out our equestrian safety vests here. Also, feel free to contact us if you have additional questions.

 

Are you familiar with Horse Riding Safety Vests?

If you have questions about how a safety vest would fit you or which one would be best for you, we suggest that you take a lot of our safety vest product page. Perhaps you might like the Airbag Zip’In 2” Equestrian Safety Vest Standalone Lightweight Integrated Airbag Safety Vest with full neck to tailbone protection.

Contact us for more information on sizing.

 

What are Horse-Riding Protective Vests?

Equestrian safety vests – also known as horse-riding safety vests – offer riders additional protection for the torso, neck, and tailbone. An equestrian safety vest is a horse-riding gear piece that wears like a vest, zips up, and fits comfortably under a jacket.

When appropriately worn, an equestrian safety vest may help reduce the strong impact of a fall on internal organs, ribs, and shielding the spine.

There are two general types of safety vests. The air vest, which inflates with air when the rider falls off the horse. The air injects in the tubing when the rider falls off. A lanyard connects the air vest to the horse saddle. When the horse rider falls, the lanyard triggers the air inflation within a fraction of a second. The air will quickly inject o the air vest with a CO2 canister before the rider hits the ground.

Other protective riding vests are considered body protectors by offering permanent protection with the use of rigid foam.

Both offer a greater level of protection for the riders during a fall, including hooves’ defense. After each fall, the safety air vest should be inspected for any tears. A new canister must replace the old one after use.

 

What To Look For When Buying a Horse-Riding Vest

You want your equestrian safety vest to fit well. Wearing someone else’s safety vest, which is much bigger or smaller, may reduce the efficacy of how the equestrian safety vest is supposed to function. Each vest should fit appropriately. Additionally, your topcoat will need to inspection for the right elasticity. The wrong coat worn may prevent the air vest from working correctly.

The vest should reach the base of the neck down to the uppermost area of the sternum. The vest should fit around the torso and be zipped and secured with comfort.

While every horse rider should have a safety vest, inflatable vests like the Helite Vest are a worthy investment. Especially for those participating in high-impact equestrian sports such as hunting, cross-country, and show jumping, among others. Every discipline of competitive horse riding and recreational horse riding will significantly benefit from equestrian safety vests.

Protective horse-riding vests are perfect for beginning riders as well as experienced riders as well.

Before getting on a horse, every rider should prepare for all situations with the proper safety gear. The best thing to do is to equip yourself with the appropriate safety gear.

 

Equestrian Safety Vests for Horse Riders of All Ages

Equestrian safety vests are surging in popularity with safety-oriented riders and parents who want their children to ride and compete.

An adequately fitted safety vest will assist in protecting the spine, ribs, chest, and tailbone. While great for kids, the equestrian safety vest is essential for all ages. If you have any questions about the size and fitting of your equestrian safety vest, contact us directly. We have years of experience properly fitting our customers in equestrian gear.

While nothing is fail-safe in life, equestrian airbag vests may reduce the chances of serious injury in the case of a fall. However, an adequately suited equestrian safety vest and helmet will likely mitigate the full impact that could cause serious bodily harm.

If you have any questions, feel free to call or connect with us.