HarrietW
New User
Hi everyone, I was looking at the posts about the tragic accident at the weekend, where Sherelle Duke lost her life. What a terrible terrible thing I my heart felt sympathys go out to all who knew her. Obviously such a talented rider. What a tragic loss to the world.
I know a couple of u mentioned the new back protector from woof and questioned whether it worked. Well I know a little bit about it as I know a girl who rides in the Exo body protector and she swears she now wouldnt ride XC without it. She said that when she bought it the people told her that the weight of a horse has been dropped on it from a height of about 20/30 feet and nothing happens. it is amazing. it is made of magnesium so is relatively light and designed so that when you wear it the weight is ditributed evenly throughtout the body as it is carried on internal straps. Basically the principle is that it is designed to protect you from crush injuries and if the horse does land on the and manages to destroy the cage, that will act as your ribs etc and take the impact. she said it is really easy to ride in once you try it out a couple of times and that she would never ride in anything else now. personally i think that every attempt should be made to keep you as safe as possible and it is worth it. im sure if you asked her she would agree.
Anyway just thought i would let you know those thoughts...
Harriet
I know a couple of u mentioned the new back protector from woof and questioned whether it worked. Well I know a little bit about it as I know a girl who rides in the Exo body protector and she swears she now wouldnt ride XC without it. She said that when she bought it the people told her that the weight of a horse has been dropped on it from a height of about 20/30 feet and nothing happens. it is amazing. it is made of magnesium so is relatively light and designed so that when you wear it the weight is ditributed evenly throughtout the body as it is carried on internal straps. Basically the principle is that it is designed to protect you from crush injuries and if the horse does land on the and manages to destroy the cage, that will act as your ribs etc and take the impact. she said it is really easy to ride in once you try it out a couple of times and that she would never ride in anything else now. personally i think that every attempt should be made to keep you as safe as possible and it is worth it. im sure if you asked her she would agree.
Anyway just thought i would let you know those thoughts...
Harriet