Body Protectors are a essential piece of kit for every event rider, and are also very popular for children in the show jump ring.  New to Bella Equestrian, we are proud to bring you the latest innovations in rider safety, the Champion FlexAir Vest and the Point-Two Air Jacket.

Body Protectors and Rider Safety

Click here for traditional Body Protectors

 Point Two Air Jackets- reusable safety you can rely on!

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Since the development of the body protector some 40 years ago there has been little development in the improvement of rider safety- apart from developments and improvements to standards of vests and hats.  The Point-Two Air Jacket represents a major change in the scene and a vast improvment for rider safety when riding across country.

How Does the Point Two Jacket Work?

The new system operates in 0.15 of a second with inflation beginning in less than a 25 cm drop. The jackets are reusable after simple replacement of the CO² gas cartridge. The highly resistant polyester fabric Jacket or Gillet is washable once the airbag has been removed.

The coiled wire of the jacket connects with the holding strap placed at the saddle. After the rider has mounted the saddle, he or she clips the 2 ends together. The coiled wire 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 jacket will then inflate within 0.15 seconds, protecting the all important areas of the body, the neck, ribs and coccyx.

What does it do for me?
Meaning, if you fall from your horse, the jacket fully inflates to protect your neck, back, coccyx, collar bones and ribs BEFORE you hit the ground, the fence or in the event of a rotational fall.  It's like having your car airbag to protect your body!

The Point Two Air Jacket does not replace your body protector- it is worn as an additional measure to improve rider safety and to aid in the prevention of serious injuries.

Who uses it?
Riders using the Point Two Air Jacket this season include: Oliver Townend, Piggy French, Matthew Wright, Sharon Hunt, Sacha Pemble, Sarah Cohen, Mark Kyle, Heidi Woodhead, Nial Griffin, Paul Tapner, Clayton Fredericks, Lucinda Fredericks, Pippa Funnell, Olivia Haddow, William Fox-Pitt, Ben Hobday, Daisy Dick, Emily Llewellyn, Emily Baldwin, Kitty Boggis & Tina Cook and many, many more!

Does it really work?
Bella Equestrian will be out and about at Tradestands in 2010 demonstrating the jacket so you can see for yourself.  But, in the meantime here are some YouTube videos with demonstrations and actual falls to show you how amazing the Point Two Air Jackets really are.

How the Jacket Works- Click Here

See for yourself- Fall at Badminton 2009- Click Here

What price do you put on your own safety?  Why would you not jump at the chance to make your next cross country round a little bit safer?

Buy Point Two Air Jacket- Coming soon to Bella Equestrian!

Email us with queries or to place an order- online shop coming soon.