Body protectors

In need of a new body protector? Here are the most up to date...

If you’re looking for a new body protector for the upcoming eventing season, check out your options here

Rebecca Penny: ‘It’s left many with a sour taste’ *H&H Plus*

Debate over body protectors for working hunter classes *H&H Plus*

Mother’s body protector warning after teenage rider suffers crush injuries in rotational fall

‘They’re compulsory for cross-country but not showjumping, which seems a bit daft’

New body protector standard to go on sale this autumn

‘BETA continues to advise all riding organisations to accept both 2009 and 2018 BETA standards for the foreseeable future in their rules’

New body protector rules to come into force this autumn

The change involves an increase to the minimum standard of body protector and will come into force later this year

Body protector standards: everything you need to know

Executive director and secretary of BETA Claire Williams explains the different standards of body protector and the levels required for competition

New hat and body protector rules revealed ahead of 2018 season

Competitors are urged to check their kit meets the correct standards ahead of the start of the season

British Eventing rule changes 2018: jackets, falls and non-competing horses

British Eventing has revealed its full list of rule changes for the 2018 season

BodyCage given green light after British Eventing u-turn

The Exo BodyCage is designed to protect riders from crush injuries, but it did not fall within the 2018 body protector regulations for affiliated events

British Eventing reveals new body protector rules

“BETA 2000 has served us well since its introduction in 2000, however now there are garments potentially being used that are up to 16 years old"

Live web chat with Charles Owen: replay

Don't miss your chance to have your riding hat and body protector questions answered by an expert in this field

Body protectors to be checked at Chepstow Horse Trials

British Eventing will be checking all competitors' body protectors at Chepstow Horse Trials to ensure they meet the organisation's safety standards

Calls for international standardisation of body protectors after rider killed

Following Jordan McDonald's death, top riders and members of Jordan's family are calling for body protector rules to be standardised and checks to be implemented

Mother urges parents to put safety first after her daughter was kicked in the face

Six-year-old girl who fell off and was then kicked by her pony was wearing full safety gear at the time

Teacher dies in riding accident

A rider who suffered massive brain injuries falling off while trying to remount has had her life support machine switched off.

New Superflex Contour body protector launched

Rodney Powell has added a new body protector to its range

Point Two launches first combination jacket

Point Two has launched the world’s first combination body protector and air jacket that is approved for use in UK competition

Win Piggy French’s signed air jacket with Spinal Research

Piggy French's autographed air jacket from the European championships to be raffled for Spinal Research

Point Two recalls ProAir jackets with faulty inflation systems

Owners of the fastest inflating Point Two jackets are being asked to send them back to the manufacturer for a safety check