Safe and sound
Minimise the chances of trouble — but also keep yourself well-protected should the occasional mishap occur — with our selection of protective products
GATEhouSE conquEST MkII
This stylish, lightweight helmet is well ventilated with a removable, washable liner for improved comfort and hygiene. From £157.99 wefi.co.uk
uvEx ExxEnTIAl
Featherlight and breakproof thanks to its special polycarbonate material, with an all-season inner liner. £99.95 uvex-sports.com
hElITE PrESTIGE GIlET
A new fashionable gilet, which inflates in less than 0.1 of a second and comes with two canisters. From £465 treehouseonline.co.uk
MIchAEl JunG bodY ProTEcTor
Certified to the highest safety standard and extremely pliable, it adapts to your body shape and has a breathable lining. From £69.90 kramer.co.uk
EvoluTIon PuISSAncE hAT
With a lightweight fibreglass shell, an airflow system for comfort and a synthetic suede finish. From £150 championhats.co.uk
kASk doGMA chroME lIGhT hElMET
This Italian-made hat combines style, design and safety with an easily adjustable fitting system. £450 divineequestrian.co.uk
br vIPEr x-Pro cArbon vG1
This lightweight riding hat fits comfortably, with good ventilation and a Coolmax lining. £122.95 br.nl
EquIThèME AIr vEST
A light air jacket that inflates rapidly as the rider falls, providing them with additional protection. £340 stable-life.co.uk
rAcESAFE 3.0 bodY ProTEcTor
Meets the highest safety standards with great flexibility, a flattering shape and ventilation system. £210 racesafe.co.uk
AIrowEAr AYrvEST
Inflates away from the body to offer support around the jaw, sternum and over the pelvis with an innovative air circulation system. From £514.10 airowear.co.uk
chArlES owEn 4STAr
Provides crush resistance due to its fibre reinforced shell, plus has front and rear ventilation slots. From £142.80 charlesowen.co.uk
SAMShIEld ShAdowMATT
A hat that conforms to a high safety standard with a rose gold trim and pink swarovski crystal fabric. From £573.33 equiport.co.uk
Harry Hall Hi-viz womens long sleeve zip top
A stretch air mesh, wicking long-sleeved top, with reflective arms for extra visibility. £35.50 harryhall.com
point two proair Hi-viz air jacKet
Inflates within 0.1 of a second to protect you in case of a fall. The hi viz helps to keep you visible to car drivers. £433 naylors.com
race overgirtH
Keeps the saddle in place should the girth or girth straps break, particularly when racing or going cross-country. £23.95 saddlery.biz
Kate negus necK strap
English leather neck strap with two keepers to hold excess leather, plenty of adjustment and a brass buckle £32.50 katenegus.com
equiline s1 safety first stirrups
With an inclined outer arm that moves through 360°, allowing the foot to be released in any direction. £390 equiport.co.uk
equisafety polite Hatband
A reflective and fluorescent riding hat band to keep you visible in low light and on the road. £10.99 equinesuperstore.co.uk
cHildéric dressage Handle
This strap fits onto the D-rings of a saddle, for use for extra confidence or as a training tool. £40 childericsaddles.co.uk
waldHausen sporty Haft-spray
Apply to your riding boots, saddle flaps and seat to create an adhesive layer to help you to stay in the saddle in tricky situations. £9.99 trackright.co.uk
Horse rider sos
An app that sends an alert to your chosen contact with your exact location if you stop moving while riding. from £4.99 horseridersos.com