Be safe and seen
Some simple steps can help everyone stay safer when riding out on the roads and hacking in the countryside.
Giving other road and countryside
users an additional few seconds of
awareness could make the difference
between life and death. Being seen
is a priority and, regardless of the
time of year, wearing hi-visibility
and reflective items on both horse
and rider can provide drivers and
other road users a chance to see
you earlier, giving them increased
time to react and slow down. In the
unfortunate event that horse and rider
are separated, both will also be more
easily seen from both ground and air.
LunaRider Ladies Jacket
High Visibility
Certification Scheme
Helping you stay safe
? Public roads are not the place to
traffic proof your horse, if you need
to go on the roads have a quiet
experienced companion accompany
you.
? Wear an approved hat that has
been correctly fitted and regularly
checked.
? Wear sensible footwear with a
smooth sole and a small heel, check
stirrups are the correct size and
consider using safety stirrups.
? Wear hi-viz and reflective wear,
regardless of the season.
? Check your tack thoroughly.
? Ride at a sensible speed and if
riding as a group do not get strung
out.
? Be considerate to other road users.
? Always tell someone where you will
be riding and stick to that route with
an approximate return time.
? Carry a mobile phone.
? Take the BHS Riding and Road
safety test.
This practical hi-viz jacket is designed
to get you noticed. Waterproof
and breathable, the jacket has a
flattering fit. All LunaRider clothing
carries the added assurance of British
Equestrian Trade Association (BETA)
hi-viz certification. LunaRider adult
clothing conforms to EN471, while
the children’s garments meet EN1150.
Sizes XS - XL.
Shires Yellow Bridle/Halter
Bands
These bright yellow bands with
reflective strips are suitable for use on
reins or browbands; the bands can be
fitted on any strap safely when fully
fastened. Full length touch close strip
closure. Sold in pairs, one size.
Horze Reflective Riding Rug
Tested and certified to EN1150:
1999, this gilet features an electroluminescent light source powered
by a simple AAA battery pack. This
innovative safety gilet helps to
improve safety in all conditions and
environments, from driving rain to fog
and mist.
Navy blue label - for
accessories.
Royal blue label - for nonprofessional use and for
leisure riders.
If you are confused about what is
hi-viz when it comes to buying,
BETA has introduced the High
Visibility Certification Scheme to
help bring an end to the confusion
surrounding high visibility
garments and accessories for
riders.
Products to get you seen
Champion high visibility Gilet
Aqua label - for professional
use and for those working
around horses.
With large fields of reflective stripes,
this waterproof rug is designed to
help you be seen and create night
visibility. Now with a reflective cover
at the shoulders, for front visibility.
Lined with polyester and available in
sizes 5’9 through to 7’3.
denotes compliance with the
three high visibility standards for
equestrian clothing. Coloured
labels and stickers correlating
to each will be used - EN471 is
represented by an aqua label,
EN1150, a royal blue label, and
EN13356, a navy blue label.
The scheme was created following
the re-classification of highvisibility garments under EU
legislation to category II Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE).
Only garments certified to a
recognised standard will be
admitted to the BETA scheme
where they will be monitored and
checked annually to ensure that
they remain compliant.
BETA’s new certification scheme
Golly Galoshes
These not only keep your horse’s legs
and boots clean and dry, but their
reflective and fluorescent versions, also
offer great visibility when out hacking.
Breathable, waterproof and versatile,
they are available in miniature pony
to horse.
The PPE directive
only applies to
garments for
people, so items for
the horse do not fall
under the directive.
12 January 2013 | All Horse | For advertising telephone 01380 734366
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