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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The “stigma” associated with wearing protective gear when showjumping appears to be fading, but more individuals need to jump on board, according to an A&E medic.<\/b><\/p>\n

Royal International Horse Show<\/strong> (RIHS) and the World Showjumping Championships<\/strong> are excellent examples where prominent riders have worn air jackets<\/strong>. Nevertheless, doctor Kate Ward<\/strong>, who has jumped up to 1.40m level herself, shared some thoughts regarding this topic. Since she works in the trauma unit<\/strong> of Kent hospital, she sees people hurt in horse-related incidents every day. And even though people were wearing safety helmets<\/strong>, only one patient in the last two years had some kind of body protection<\/strong> and ended up being unarmed in her seventies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Kate herself rides with a body protector on a daily basis. The pivotal moment for Kate was when she had a really “fortunate”<\/strong> accident. She landed on a soft surface as opposed to concrete since her horse had taken a left turn rather than a right turn. Kate bought one air jacket<\/strong> as a result of that occurrence.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kate Ward questioned, “Why is there still a stigma<\/strong> in our society about safety<\/strong>?” “Do riders think that wearing additional protection is degrading<\/strong>? Are we stuck in the dark ages regarding tradition?\u201d Safety must be taken seriously<\/strong> by everyone, says Kate. I just have sentiments regarding equestrian sports safety, and you would understand why if you saw the injuries<\/strong> I deal with on a weekly basis. All of my findings are based on observation. Anything that lowers the danger<\/strong> of catastrophic injury should be regarded as necessary because it can do no harm <\/strong>and only good<\/strong>, Kate mentioned.<\/span><\/p>\n

Andrew Bourns\u2019 life story<\/b><\/h2>\n

Andrew Bourns<\/strong> (US-based Irishman), one of the riders wearing an air vest at the RIHS<\/strong>, shared his life story. Kevin Babington<\/strong> (Irish showjumper), who is one of Andrew’s close friends, fell and broke his neck<\/strong>, leaving him paralyzed<\/strong>. Andrew’s mother insisted<\/strong> on wearing an air vest after that incident<\/strong>. Once he began wearing one by the \u201cFreejump\u201d brand, he got fully sponsored by them. It’s crucial to emphasise how grateful I am for Freejump’s help, says Andrew Bourns. It is entirely worthwhile<\/strong> if it prevents<\/strong> one rider from dying<\/strong> or suffering a serious injury<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Andrew\u2019s mom was forced to use a wheelchair<\/strong> for eight years, prior her death, after breaking the neck in a horse accident. <\/strong>That’s why\u00a0this is an issue that is particularly personal to him.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

All clients<\/strong> and close people of Andrew are riding in the air vests<\/strong>!<\/span><\/p>\n

Jodie Hall McAteer\u2019s impression<\/b><\/h2>\n

It’s a risky sport<\/strong>, and it’s simple to overlook the danger every time you canter into the ring, so having that extra degree of safety<\/strong> and security<\/strong> is absolutely important, according to Jodie Hall McAteer<\/strong>, who is also backed by Freejump and was riding in one of the company’s vests at Hickstead<\/strong>. When I initially put it on, I wasn’t sure and was a little doubtful<\/strong>, but you don’t really notice it. It’s quite cosy<\/strong> and lightweight<\/strong>, mentioned Jodie.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Equine safety consultant\u2019s reflection<\/b><\/h2>\n

There has been a surge<\/strong> in sales<\/strong> of safety vests to showjumpers<\/strong> this year, according to Zara Dickson<\/strong>, an equine safety consultant for the company Helite<\/strong>. She acknowledges that there has been stigma<\/strong>, including in the eventing’s dressage and showjumping divisions. However, studies<\/strong> have shown that you are more likely to have an accident<\/strong> while schooling<\/strong> or hacking, and many showjumpers have been purchasing<\/strong> them for at-home schooling of young horses<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Helite<\/strong>, according to Ms. Dickson, does not want customers to feel as though they have been “sold a product,”<\/strong> but rather explains why they require the protection<\/strong> and how it would benefit<\/strong> them. People have given us testimonies<\/strong> stating that the body protectors have saved<\/strong> their lives<\/strong>. Although it can be challenging to convey the importance of safety<\/strong> without coming off as a salesperson, it’s encouraging<\/strong> to see that more and more athletes<\/strong> at different levels in showjumping are using them<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Source: Horse&Hound<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The \"stigma\" associated with wearing protective gear when showjumping appears to be fading, but more…","protected":false},"author":131,"featured_media":46129,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[161],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-46127","news","type-news","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-equestrianism"],"yoast_head":"\n\u201cYou're never too good for safety!\u201d Breaking stigmas for riders | ehorses - Magazine<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"No matter how good you are or at which level you are, SAFETY FIRST! Doctor recommends body protection. 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