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Body Protectors
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Body protectors
should be changed every three years, more often if used frequently. The current
standard is BETA 2000. If you have a fall, check the protector immediately
(within 20 minutes), if the foam is dented, then the impact absorption
properties are likely to be impaired.
BETA -
Body and Shoulder Protector Standard Explained
PREVIOUS STANDARDS & THE CE MARK
Originally the Standard was a 2 tier level of shock absorbency
on a scale of 10, most commonly made were Level 5 and Level 7.
In 1995 the Standard was revised because of the legal requirements of the
European Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Directive which became law on 1
July 1995. This Directive made it illegal to make any PPE which does not carry
the CE Mark. The revised Standard offered considerably enhanced performance
compared with previous garments. The BETA '95 Standard has now been superseded
by the new BETA 2000 Standard which is a performance standard that meets all the
all the requirements of EN 13158:2000, otherwise called the European Standard.
Manufacturing to the BETA 1995 Standard will cease in August 2001 and no further
testing to this standard is being carried out.
BETA 2000 - CURRENT STANDARD
The BETA 2000 Standard came into force in March 2000 and still
insists on annual re-testing of garments to ensure consistency of the Standard,
a requirement that is not needed for the European Standard and which sets it
apart. The level of protection offered for Level 2 & 3 differs little from the
BETA '95 Standard. Level 1 provides significantly less
protection than a Level 2 garment as it is designed to meet the weight of
licensed jockeys while racing. It is not intended for general horse riding.
LEVELS OF PROTECTION
There are three Levels of protection. The reason for this is
that the Directive requires manufacturers to make protectors suitable for
different activities and users.
No Body Protector can prevent serious injury in certain
accidents.
Level 1
Black label |
Protectors providing a lower
level of protection that is only considered appropriate for licences
jockeys. |
Level 2
Brown label |
Protectors providing a lower
than normal level of protection that is only
considered appropriate for use in low risk situations. These DO NOT include
riding on roads or other hard surfaces, riding over jumps, riding young or
excitable horses, or riding while still inexperienced. |
Level 3
Purple label |
Protectors providing a level of
protection that is considered appropriate for normal horse riding,
competitions and for working with horses. Protectors to this level should:
- Prevent minor bruising that would have produced
stiffness and pain.
- Reduce significant soft tissue injuries to the level of
bruising.
- Prevent a limited number of rib fractures.
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