{"id":2201200,"date":"2024-03-07T12:27:14","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T12:27:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/flld\/?p=2201200"},"modified":"2024-03-26T15:08:33","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T15:08:33","slug":"2024-body-protector-rules-new-guidelines-horse-sports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/flld\/2024-body-protector-rules-new-guidelines-horse-sports\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 Body Protector Rules &#8211; New Guidelines | Horse Sports"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">British Eventing has issued a grace period until Monday 8th April 2024<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/flld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2024\/03\/425420444_776867411144294_501434686096408236_n-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2201205\" style=\"width:464px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/flld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2024\/03\/425420444_776867411144294_501434686096408236_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/flld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2024\/03\/425420444_776867411144294_501434686096408236_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/flld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2024\/03\/425420444_776867411144294_501434686096408236_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/flld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2024\/03\/425420444_776867411144294_501434686096408236_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/flld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2024\/03\/425420444_776867411144294_501434686096408236_n-370x370.jpg 370w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/flld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2024\/03\/425420444_776867411144294_501434686096408236_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>We have all been made aware that British Eventing, Pony Club etc. were updating their body protector rulings.  Originally January 1st 2024 saw the change coming into effect.  However due to supply and demand issues, British Eventing have announced that all competitors must upgrade their body protector to a blue BETA 2018 body protector from Monday 8th April this year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We actually believe this to be a sensible amendment to the rulings.  If you purchased your body protector in 2009 at 15 years old, it really does need replacing.  Depending on use, we recommend that people who are riding regularly and competing look at changing their body protector every 3-5 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can easily identify if your body protector is of the correct standard due to the BETA label that is usually visible on the outside of your body protector.  It will be a bright turquoise blue and has 2018 clearly on it.  <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/flld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2024\/03\/Swazi-New-IN-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2201213\" style=\"width:336px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/flld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2024\/03\/Swazi-New-IN-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/flld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2024\/03\/Swazi-New-IN-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/flld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2024\/03\/Swazi-New-IN-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/flld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2024\/03\/Swazi-New-IN-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/flld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2024\/03\/Swazi-New-IN-370x370.png 370w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/flld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2024\/03\/Swazi-New-IN.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The BETA 2018 label that will be visible on your body protector.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p> Body protectors are designed to protect the major internal organs in the trunk of the body.  They also help protect your ribs and soft tissue damage in the event of a fall.  The foam the body protectors are made from absorb the impact from either a fall, a kick of being stepped on by your horse or pony.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer a full body protector fitting service in store and we are happy to help if you&#8217;ve purchased your body protector from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forelockandload.com\/equestrian\/rider-clothing\/body-protectors\/adult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Forelock and Load Online Shop\"><strong>online shop<\/strong><\/a>.  You can find more details <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forelockandload.com\/blog\/body-protector-fitting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"HERE\"><strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We stock a wide range of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forelockandload.com\/racesafe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Racesafe\">Racesafe<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forelockandload.com\/airowear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Airowear\">Airowear<\/a><\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forelockandload.com\/point-two\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Point Two\"><strong>Point Two<\/strong><\/a> body protectors as well as the Charles Owen Shadow Level 1 back protector for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forelockandload.com\/rider-clothing\/body-protectors\/airowear-adult-shadow-back-protector-black__220\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"adults\">adults<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forelockandload.com\/rider-clothing\/body-protectors\/airowear-childs-shadow-back-protector-black__234\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"children\">children<\/a><\/strong> which is perfect for under your show jacket!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The British Eventing BETA 2018 Level 3 Body Protector Rule change for 2024.  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