subject: Why Wearing Body Protectors When Horse Riding Is Absolutely Essential [print this page] Why Wearing Body Protectors When Horse Riding Is Absolutely Essential
Get into the habit of wearing your body protector whenever you interact with your horse. It should become second nature, just as we all now pull on the safety belt when we get into our car. Treat your riding hat and your body protector very carefully and do not be blas about these items. You should store them carefully and make sure that they are not damaged in any way. If either one of them is subject to a hard impact of any kind, you should immediately purchase a new one and don't compromise your safety. The body protector is a very personal item. You should not expect to "borrow" somebody else's and nor should they.
