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Equestrian Body Protectors

If you are looking for body protectors for men, women, children or unisex, you can find a suitable range of equestrian body protectors to suit your individual requirements.

Whether you are riding for pleasure or are planning to start eventing, it is vitally important to consider acquiring equestrian body protectors which provide you with a layer of safety should the worse happen. Equestrian body protectors are designed to absorb impact should you fall or receive a kick from a horse. It is very important to ensure that your equestrian body protectors fit you well and this is vital to providing you with peace of mind when it comes to both safety and comfort.

If you are looking to take part in eventing, many competitions have a strict criteria when it comes to wearing equestrian body protectors, so it is certainly worthwhile investing in a piece to wear not just at competitions but on an everyday basis which helps build confidence when jumping over fences and hacking.

Equestrian body protectors don't have to be unsightly and bulky, many brands provide equestrian body protectors that are designed with safety and style in mind. All equestrian body protectors are lightweight, fitted and flexible, build for the modern equestrian in mind. They are easy to wear and are available in a range of colours both traditional and more unusual statement colours for riders who wish to stand out from the crowd!

Body protectors all offer a level of protection, but some offer more protection than others. This can be identified by the coloured label that compliments the equestrian body protectors. A black label is level 1 protection and provides the lowest level of protection. This is only suitable for licensed jockeys that are participating in races. The next level up is the brown label which is a level 2 protection which can be worn in 'low-risk' situations but is not suitable for jumping, inexperienced riders or handling frisky ponies. The optimum level of equestrian body protectors is the purple label - level 3, which is considered appropriate for competitions, general riding and working with horses.

It is recommended that you replace your equestrian body protectors every three to five years as this is when the impact absorption properties have started to decline. It is recommended that you store your equestrian body protectors on a coat hanger to maintain its shape.

Choose from a variety of renowned brands of equestrian body protectors such as Airowear , Champion , Harry Hall, Racesafe and Rodney Powell amongst others. Equestrian body protectors are available in a variety of types, colours, brands and can be found both in brand new and used condition.

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