THE ISLAND 22 EQUESTRIAN PARK

The talk of the town is these new fancy air vests that people are starting to wear.

Check them out:

Point Two Inflatable Air Vest

As well as the obvious protection from shock absorption, the Point Two Inflatable Vest distributes pressure and above all, effectively supports the spinal column so that the neck and trunk have limited movement in the event of a fall. 

For your protection, a simple “click” is all it takes to connect you to the saddle. If you are unseated or thrown from a horse the airbag system is designed to be effective in 0.1 seconds

The Lanyard of the vest connects with the nylon stirrup straps at the front of the saddle. After the rider has mounted the saddle, he or she clips the 2 ends together.

The Lanyard enables full movement in all directions for the rider. The airbag will only be activated if the rider is separated from the horse. The airbag vest will then inflate within 0.1 seconds, protecting the all important areas of the body, the collar of the neck, ribs and coccyx. 

The new system means that your vest will be fully inflated after activation in 0.1 of a second, so should inflation begin from as little as 25cm from the ground your Point Two Air Vest will be inflated before you impact the ground.

The vest is completely reusable by replacing the CO2 gas cartridge. The highly resistant polyester fabric can be brushed or sponged down to remove stains.

Hit-Air Equestrian Vest

Link has a UTube video and the read more link has full diagrams.

The Hit-Air system uses CE certified armor to protect the shoulders, elbows and the spine but most importantly, the Hit-Air system also incorporates an air cushion system. In the event of an accident and a rider is thrown from the vehicle or horse, the air cushion instantly inflates (within 1/2 second) to protect the rider's body. Activation is simple and automatic. A coiled wire is attached to both the vehicle and the jacket or vest. Once the rider and the vehicle or horse, are separated, the coiled wire pulls a "key" out of a gas release system and inert gas inflates the air cushion. The inflated jacket provides the necessary impact protection. After a few seconds the gas is automatically released through the gas release valve.

 The Hit-Air system with its instant activation is the ideal safety for motorcyclists and horse back riders!!

Do I recomend them.... hmm ... dont know. I know that David O'Conner does and a lot of the big names are using them now. I personally have not tried them on.

Research them carefully before you make your own decision.