Probably a stupid stupid question. Stage 3 body protector?

[My_chestnut_mare]

I was at my local Jump cross today just having a look to see what it was all about as i would like to do it with my horse.

So went to the secretary to ask what was involved and what i had to do/ware.

She said no fixed peak hats,i had to ware a medical card and a 3 stage body protector.

I must admit i have never ever wore a body protector

and was just wanting to know what a stage 3 body protector was?

Im sorry for the embarrassing question just dont know much about BP's

 

[suzysparkle]

Body protectors come in 3 levels are here is the official BETA explanation :
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.

 

[monkeybum13]

stage 3 is basically the rating
most BP's are this (i think)
it is the purple sticker (again i think)

i'd pop into your local tack shop and just check if I were you

oh and good luck

ETA suzysparkle has just explained very well - we must of cross posted

 

[My_chestnut_mare]

Brilliant thank you!!

monkeybum13

Thank you!

It looks so good cant wait.

Will need to go buy a skull hat n silk and BP

 

[gails]

Good luck