Haha did I get your attention? Just thought it a funny title. When I purchased my xc vest I was not really aware of Beta tests and approval. I just saw a lot of people wore Tipperary vests and they had fun colors. Hey what can I say hunters don't wear vests and until 3 years ago I knew nothing of eventing. So I learned any way I could and with apparel I learned mostly by observation. Well I am now a wee bit wiser and you better believe when it comes to my kids safety I will do my research. So I have been on a hunt for a beta 3 approved xc vest. Beta 3 is the highest and only level approved for cross country jumping. Any other number whether 1-2 or 4-7 do not meet the current qualifications. Have you tried to find an approved vest? How about one under $350? Its not easy. But I did find Harry Hall Body Protector. They are level 3 approved and only $112 us dollars and that is with shipping.
But not being all that popular in the States I don't have any first hand experiences to go off of. I am pretty decided that I am going this route. I just wondered if any of you have first hand experience with these? I just need to measure my daughter and get it ordered. Hopefully the hubs can find a way to be OK with yet another equestrian related purchase. But it is hard to argue when its your daughters safety we are talking about. I am also on the look out for a saddle for my daughter. Does anyone have or know of something that would fit a wide pony? I am wanting to stay in the $200-300 range.
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What type of a pony? I'm trying to sell a Crosby jump saddle...I'm pretty sure it's a medium to wide tree, it was too wide for my slender pony but I think it would be perfect for a halflinger type pony, or something with wide shoulders
ReplyDeleteShe is wide and she is a haflinger. Can you send me pictures? I have an all purpose that I need to sell that is on the narrow side of medium.
ReplyDeleteOh awesome! Send me an email at marissafoxmccann@yahoo.com and I'll send them!
DeleteI have a Wintec Jumping saddle that can have a wide gullet put in it for free for sale. 200$
ReplyDeleteI don't have one for sale, but Alexis has a Bates jump saddle that she really likes. (has adjustable gullet) She has used it on a wide variety of horses and ponies.
ReplyDeleteNo help here... Interesting info about the vests though!!
ReplyDeleteI have a Rodney Powell XC (Beta 3) and I love it. it's bulkier than a Tipperary, but it has that type of foam that molds to your body as you wear it. It's also shorter than most vests so it doesn't interfere with the cantle and was less than half of the new Tipperarys! The British know what they are doing!
ReplyDeleteI had to wear a approved body protector when I was riding at a college for pole work and jumping. I had a blue and pink champion body protector, to start with I found them quite uncomfortable but I got quite used to it I also found that it really improved my riding position (straighter back)
ReplyDeleteThe new Tipperarys are approved and wow are they nice...only catch is they are $350. I have a 16.5 Crosby Millar saddle that will fit a pony...wifts wide horses. Let me know if you want tos ee pics!
ReplyDeleteHi, I wanted to reply to you about the saddle, since its at my friends house and she's selling it you should email her at candamason at yahoo dot com for further details and shipping info :) Pretty sure it's still available.
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