skewby
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Reged: 25/10/2006
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Is it a total no-no? If acceptable, could one be worn over your jacket? (Mine would have to, I have the same jacket that was bought for me when I was 16, I'm 37 now! ;))
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Lapland_Ice_Maiden
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Its fine- loads of peeps wear them out hunting. I think the PC kids have to! I wear one if i am on baby or a new horse- its one of the slimline caldene ones designed to fit under a jacket ( and Im 37!) As long as its a neutral colour that is close to your jacket colour then i doubt anyone would notice let alone comment.
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OnionsAndStuffing
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I'm under 16 and in the PC so have to but some adults do and no-one notices tbh :)
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skewby
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Thanks guys! So would it look really bad if I wore a blue bp over a tweed jacket? (This is the only kit I have, don't want to shell out loads of cash to get new kit just to try hunting, have never been before!)
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Lapland_Ice_Maiden
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That would be fine- go and have some fun -its what its all about :-)
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Gucci_B
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Reged: 26/03/2007
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Loc: Surrey
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I worn a blue b.p over my jacket when i went hunting, there were just the two of us wearing them, but i'm glad I did as I went out the side door over a jump!!!! :(. It was my 1st time also.
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clippi
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Reged: 29/07/2008
Posts: 24
Loc: Staffordshire
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When I went hunting and when I go cubbing this year, I will be wearing mine over my jacket, as my jacket is too tight for it to go under. It's black and my jacket is tweed
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Kenzo
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Yeah you'd be suprised actually, quite a few do wear them, its just that you dont really notice, if there black/blue. :)
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skewby
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Reged: 25/10/2006
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Oh thanks so much all. I am getting excited now! Just wish the secretary would respond to my email!!! :)
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skiddaw_lad
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why do you want to wear one ?
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skewby
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Um, well you know what they're for, yeah? Well that's why.
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skiddaw_lad
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what use are they if you break your neck ?or the horse lands on top of you ? and they didnt save hat poor woman this weekend did they !!!! so they are a waste of time and money
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skewby
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Lol well, yeah, it's not going to save me from a plague of locusts or a lightning strike either, but it does offer *some* protection for *some* eventualities!
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Kenzo
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[quote]what use are they if you break your neck ?or the horse lands on top of you ? and they didnt save hat poor woman this weekend did they !!!! so they are a waste of time and money [/quote]
If they are such a waste of time and money then why do jockeys wear them?, why do you have to wear them when competing in XC? why do shops sell them and people buy them?
Of course they offer you some protection, sorry but what a comment to make to someone who is wanting to take up hunting and obviously taking their own safety into consideration.
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bmb
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Of course they offer you some protection, sorry but what a comment to make to someone who is wanting to take up hunting and obviously taking their own safety into consideration. [/quote]
Thank you Kenzo.
I've never hunted but have always wanted to. I've recently been taking my youngster out on hunt fun rides with the hope of us becoming confident enough to join the local hunt.
Am I really going to get sneered at by people like skiddaw_lad if I wear my body protector?
I don't normally come on this forum. What a bit of luck I did before I turn up at the local hunt and get laughed at and made to feel a freak.
How to turn people against supporting the countryside and hunting. If this is the general attitude of members, I'm not sure I want anything to do with it afterall.
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kick_On
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IMHO of course you can wear them, but personnel don't, as they will only you protect from a certain about of crush injuries. I personnel think they are too restrictive when jumping hedges etc.... Plus in winter, ground is alot softer!!!
BUT wear it if you feel happy, plus it will keep you warmer
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LindaW
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Loc: Rotherham
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Snowdrop, most people won't give a BP on a rider a second thought. Don't worry about it, and wear it if it helps you. I see people out in them all the time, and I go out with 4 different hunts, never seen anyone sneered at for it.
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HotRoastedChestnuts
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[quote]what use are they if you break your neck ?or the horse lands on top of you ? and they didnt save hat poor woman this weekend did they !!!! so they are a waste of time and money [/quote]
What a stupid remark! :crazy: :mad: Its comments like that, that stop people [especially teens] wearing them, and consequently get injured!
They DO prevent injuries, I fell off and bruised a few ribs, almost shattered collarbone and severe concussion last Xmas.
If I had bothered to wear a BP [which I should have been doing due to the fact i was jumping a nervous horse] I wouldn't have had the first two problems.
I hate wearing mine but wear it when jumping or XC-ing, would defintely wear if I went hunting. Keeps me warm too!!!
Em
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skiddaw_lad
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Of course they offer you some protection, sorry but what a comment to make to someone who is wanting to take up hunting and obviously taking their own safety into consideration. [/quote]
Thank you Kenzo.
I've never hunted but have always wanted to. I've recently been taking my youngster out on hunt fun rides with the hope of us becoming confident enough to join the local hunt.
Am I really going to get sneered at by people like skiddaw_lad if I wear my body protector?
I don't normally come on this forum. What a bit of luck I did before I turn up at the local hunt and get laughed at and made to feel a freak.
How to turn people against supporting the countryside and hunting. If this is the general attitude of members, I'm not sure I want anything to do with it afterall. [/quote]
i dont give a toss what you wear out hunting ,you can wear just the body protector and NOTHING else for all i care . if you are that self aware of what you must or musn't wear you wouldnt enjoy it . why does everyone worry about safety out hunting , if your time is up , its up !
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HotRoastedChestnuts
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SL - people weren't getting angry about that, I think they were annoyed that you called BP's a "waste of money" etc. and made the original poster feel as if she would be laughed at for wearing one.
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