The Badminton XC thread!

Well done to Sam and Elizabeth!
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Kerilli, I agree that the lake is especially soft. There were 2 skinnies last year to chose from in the water. It seems the few people who are messying up the step are dt horses (and riders) being too bold, so perhaps a skinny would have made them set up better? Back to skinny debate. The horses are looking into the colt pond, as prob first time in a long time they are not jumping into water!

Poor Olivia, at least they walk away ok.
 
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Having seen that air bag protector work so brilliantly i think they work, though interesting to see she had her normal back protector on too.

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That's how they are designed to be worn isn't it? Because alone they aren't up to BETA Level 3 or whatever it is BPs have to be.
 
The Air bag is not BETA recognised as a safe option because it does not offer protection against kicks etc So it has to be used in conjunction with a body protector.
 
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I didn't realise that, pleased to see how quickly it inflated, that's got to lessen injuries.

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I think they are - though I may be wrong. Pretty sure they were when they were tested in H&H. They are proving pretty useful.
 
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I didn't realise that, pleased to see how quickly it inflated, that's got to lessen injuries.

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I think they are - though I may be wrong. Pretty sure they were when they were tested in H&H. They are proving pretty useful.

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Sorry looked back and realised they definitely are.
 
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I didn't realise that, pleased to see how quickly it inflated, that's got to lessen injuries.

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I think they are - though I may be wrong. Pretty sure they were when they were tested in H&H. They are proving pretty useful.

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Seemed to knock the stuffing out of her a bit though, poor lass! I imagine it takes your breath away when it inflates, though better that than a broken back I suppose. Intrigued by them, definitely.
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I didn't realise that, pleased to see how quickly it inflated, that's got to lessen injuries.

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I thought that.

However if I were to wear one and have a normal fall, it would make me panic. I have horrible claustraphobia with things like that. My BP alone sets it off sometimes, I start hyperventilating
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Better than being squashed I suppose!
 
and of course all these riders will be much safer than riding in an EXO because obviously an airbag will prevent crush injuries when half a ton of horse comes crashing down on you.
 
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