Safety

Rider’s hat ‘saved her life’: calls for others to always wear one

The rider was told if she hadn't been wearing her hat she wouldn't be here now

Rider’s safety helmet warning after horse stands on her head

The rider is calling for others to wear a helmet when riding after her frightening experience

Debate over helmet safety system *H&H VIP*

Industry experts have been discussing technology that helps absorb rotational forces

#InternationalHelmetAwarenessDay: the amazing facts behind what makes a helmet safe

Ahead of International Helmet Awareness Day (18-19 August), Riders4Helmets’ spoke to some of the top helmet manufacturers around the world to share some of their most important components when it comes to making helmets...

New body protector rules to come into force this autumn

The change involves an increase to the minimum standard of body protector and will come into force later this year

‘We need to see you to avoid you’: RAF hands out high-vis to riders

RAF Wittering has handed out fluorescent kit to riders to tie in with the arrival of Chinook helicopters at the base

Self-driving cars could be key to preventing New Forest pony deaths

"Let's have a test on a New Forest road — what would it do when it sees a pony standing beside the road?"

Honour for firefighter who changed the face of equine rescue

Jim Green has been at the forefront of responding to animal rescues for 13 years and has pioneered the methods firefighters use to save trapped horses

'I'm lucky to be alive': kicked owner makes hard hat plea

The rider, who was kicked in the head while turning horses out, is urging others to think about their safety as winter approaches

‘Terrifying moment’: child walks out in front of team chasers

A potential disaster was averted when a young girl walked in front of a fence as riders approached

British Eventing reveals new body protector rules

“BETA 2000 has served us well since its introduction in 2000, however now there are garments potentially being used that are up to 16 years old"

Innovative hurdle trial extended following drop in falls

Six racecourses are now either using or have signed up to use the One Fit hurdle as part of the extended trial

Public rates riding third most dangerous sport

The research made a comparison between people’s attitudes towards popular sports and the number of reported injuries

Drone users urged to take care around horses

The British Horse Society said more riders and owners have become concerned about the flying devices

'Air jackets are life-savers: get them serviced'

Owners of air jackets have been urged to ensure they are serviced regularly

Owners 'put lives at risk' to rescue trapped horses *H&H VIP*

A survey found owners will put lives at risk to save their horses in the event of a travelling incident

Focus on rotten floors and ramps in Horsebox Safety Week

Owners are urged to check vehicles carefully this Horsebox Safety Week.

New hat app and safety tour to help riders

A new app will help riders find out if their hats are up to standard, while Harry Hall is planning a “Serious About Safety” tour

Rider safety could benefit from space-age technology

Charles Owen is developing a brand new material which could be used in protective helmets

Major funding boost for helmet testing

Helmet manufacturer Charles Owen has been given €273,000 to work on a groundbreaking safety project