Equestrian Safety Blog
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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 w... -
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?
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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 a... -
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... -
Can You Wear An Equestrian Air Vest If You Have Breast Implants?
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?
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
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. -
Virginia Tech Helmet Study Part 2 - The Aftermath
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
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.
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