{"id":13875,"date":"2022-09-10T09:45:30","date_gmt":"2022-09-10T13:45:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/?p=13875"},"modified":"2024-01-07T06:03:48","modified_gmt":"2024-01-07T10:03:48","slug":"horse-riding-safety-equipment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/horse-riding-safety-equipment\/","title":{"rendered":"The Complete Guide to Horse Riding Safety Equipment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Let’s face it\u2014the ground is hard! Falling is a painful event, and if you fall badly, you could suffer serious injury. You may even be unable to ride again, which is any equestrian’s worst nightmare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you participate in high-impact equestrian sports like an eventing competition, a severe fall can even lead to death. Riding isn’t for the weak at heart (or body!). But the risk can be mitigated by wearing correct horse riding safety equipment that includes a helmet<\/a>, body protector, safety vest, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’ve been the type of gal or guy to just hop on your horse and blaze into the sunset with your hair in the wind, then you may have never worn any safety equipment (and no, your cowboy hat doesn’t count). But that doesn’t mean it’s too late to start implementing the proper horse riding safety equipment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can be pretty confusing when you start looking at safety equipment for horse riding. Unlike an inexpensive set of gloves<\/a>, horse riding safety vests and other safety items are not cheap. But, I’ve put together your complete guide on which horse riding safety equipment you should get, why you should get it, and how it can make a huge difference to your riding safety and enjoyment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    What Is Horse Riding Safety Equipment?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Safety equipment is basically any item that helps protect you when you fall from your horse. Nothing can prevent you from falling, but with the right equipment, you can prevent or minimize injury when you do fall off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I recall my first fall with my air vest and I am an absolute believer in air vests now. As I realized I was going to fall off my horse at high speed, I remember thinking it was going to hurt, and I may not get up from the fall. Then I heard a hiss as the air vest deployed, felt cold, and then felt nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The vest successfully deployed and I suffered only a few scrapes and scratches on my arms and legs, but my back, hips, and neck were completely protected. What a confidence boost<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n

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    Types of Horse Riding Safety Equipment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    In general, horse riding safety equipment includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n