Make sure to stay up to date with the body protector and riding hat safety standards when competing!
Body Protector Safety Standards
As of January 1st 2024, the use of BETA 2009 safety certification are no longer approved in British Eventing, British Riding Club, and Pony Club competitions. Riders participating in events under these organisations will now be required to adhere to the BETA 2018 standard.
(Above) Imagery of the old 2009 safety marks cross out, with the new 2018 beneath.
If your body protector bears the BETA 2009 mark, it's time to consider a new one to comply with this years rule changes.
However, there's no need to worry! Fortunately, manufacturers have foreseen this shift in safety standards, resulting in new & improved body protectors to the market.
Riding Hat Safety Standards
As of 1st of January 2023, the following hat standards will no longer be accepted to compete in British Eventing, Pony Club, and British Riding Club:
- PAS 015 1998
- SNELL 2001
Accepted Riding Hat Standards include:
- PAS 015:2011
- VG1 01.040 2014-12 (must also have a BSI Kitemark or Inspec IC Mark)
- ASTM F1163 2004a or 04a onwards (must also have a SEI mark)
- SNELL E2016
- AS/NZS 3838 2006 onwards (must also have an SAI Global Mark)
