An estimated 30 million Americans ride horses each year. Injuries sustained as a result of horse riding are common.

Many very experienced riders and horse trainers over the years say the same thing about the potential risk of injuries when horse back riding.

There is nothing worse than being involved in a sporting activity that you really enjoy and then suffering an injury, especially a debilitating injury.

Not only can the injury be painful but in many instances it can be very costly in both medical expenses but in lost time at work or school.

Just as we have learned to use seat belts and child safety seats when we drive our cars we will soon see a trend in using safety apparel when riding horses.

The hit-air equestrian vest is a serious step up in safety apparel design. It incorporates features that provide rider protection for the neck and torso including the hip and spine. The system uses a very ingenious air-bag that folds compactly and neatly in the shoulder back, chest and hip area of the vest.

If the rider is thrown or falls off the horse, the CO2 cartridge is activated and the vest fully inflates in a half second... Read more

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