tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post5975320854874318076..comments2024-03-26T05:15:39.663-07:00Comments on Equestrian Ink: Air Bags for RidersJami Davenporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05259390150273030284noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-49787593133412849572010-10-04T08:46:26.740-07:002010-10-04T08:46:26.740-07:00I have an air vest and after a recent XC schooling...I have an air vest and after a recent XC schooling incident, I will not ride over jumps without it, if I can help it.<br /><br />I was schooling over a 2'6 natural jump that was in a dark area of woods and my horse refused. I convinced him to get over it but wasn't set myself and fell off. Instead of getting bruised, sore and a potential case of whiplash, I just bounced. My air vest deployed and stabilized my neck and back before I hit the ground. <br /><br />The canister replacement was $20 and took about 15 minutes to replace and I'm ready to go again. The vest itself does not need to be replaced unless the tubing is damaged.<br /><br />I HIGHLY recommed anyone, young or old, who jumps, to wear one. It is light and inconspicuous. It is cheap insurance compared to one emergency room visit. As an older woman rider (44) I can't afford to be hurt and take off work (or more importantly not be able to ride).<br /><br />I'm encouraging all the riders in my barn to get their own or borrow mine.Devonsangelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05454497475674600076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-90162948220874800662010-10-03T16:04:47.142-07:002010-10-03T16:04:47.142-07:00LOL, Alison. I know what you mean.
Bouncin' B...LOL, Alison. I know what you mean.<br /><br />Bouncin' Barb, I'm all for safety. With a horse as big as mine, it's only smart, but I've seen people injured more seriously on smaller horses than bigger ones.<br /><br />Funder, I wondered about that. So you won't disconnect twice.Jami Davenporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259390150273030284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-54581458086126503732010-10-03T13:56:23.384-07:002010-10-03T13:56:23.384-07:00LOL, a friend of mine boarded at a barn where the ...LOL, a friend of mine boarded at a barn where the XC riders used one of the airbag systems. Apparently you only forget to disconnect the system once - it's loud and startling, and it's expensive to replace the bag system!<br /><br />There's a new company that I saw at Tevis, and their airbag system takes 60 lbs of pressure to activate. It definitely disconnects if you fall off, but you have a chance at getting half off, feeling a tug, and remembering to disconnect.Funderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06358687366401205336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-14298613224878396762010-10-02T15:25:26.096-07:002010-10-02T15:25:26.096-07:00I'm all for safety for the riders the more I l...I'm all for safety for the riders the more I learn about horses and how unpredictable they can be. It's a chance you take every time you get in the saddle. Granted there is probably more research and design needed but if it helps keeps someone from paralysis I have to think its worth checking out.BBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09432729957196570774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-81947842659537617402010-10-02T13:56:29.008-07:002010-10-02T13:56:29.008-07:00Great post, Jamie!
I would forsee the same type of...Great post, Jamie!<br />I would forsee the same type of thing--it inflating while I'm holding my horse who immediately freaks out, runs off, crashes through the neighbor's fence . . . you get the idea.<br /><br />PS If you enjoy Equestrian Ink as much as I do, please share its geat stories and information with other horse-lovin' friends!Alisonhttp://alison@alisonhartbooks.comnoreply@blogger.com