Equestrian Safety Air Vest

Originally designed for use by motorcycle riders, the Equestrian Safety Air Vest is a lightweight, sleeveless jacket that includes usually three airbags which are designed, when activated by a lanyard, to instantly inflate to protect the rider’s neck, upper torso, and (depending on model) even waist and hip in event of a fall from one’s mount. The product comes with CO2 cartridges, lanyard, tool kit, and instructions.

Cost: $420-$675

Impairment Category: Back, Upper extremity