Body protector is essential safety armor constructed from impact-absorbing foams (like EVA, Polyethylene, or Viscoelastic materials) and durable outer fabrics. Its structured design specifically shields the spine, chest, ribs, shoulders, collarbone, and kidneys. By absorbing and spreading impact forces, it dramatically reduces the risk of severe injuries during falls, collisions, or strikes, making it indispensable for numerous sports and high-risk activities.

What do they do? Body protectors are designed to keep us safe in the saddle and on the ground. They absorb the impact created when falling off, being kicked or getting stood on. Their role is to protect the internal organs, defend the chest and ribs and guard against soft tissue injuries.

 

Why Use a Body Protector?

 

1. Impact Absorption: They significantly reduce the force transmitted to the body during falls, kicks, collisions, or impacts with hard surfaces or objects (like the ground, a horse’s hoof, a motorcycle, sports equipment, or obstacles).

2. Protection of Vital Organs: They shield critical areas like the heart, lungs, spine, kidneys, ribs, and sternum from blunt force trauma.

3. Bone Fracture Prevention: By distributing impact forces over a wider area, they help prevent or minimize fractures to the ribs, spine, collarbone, and shoulder blades.

4. Soft Tissue Injury Reduction: They lessen bruising, contusions, and internal damage to muscles and organs.

5. Confidence Booster: Knowing you have protection can increase confidence when participating in high-risk activities.

6. Mandatory Safety Gear: In many sports and activities (like competitive horse riding, motorcycle racing, certain martial arts), certified body protectors are compulsory safety equipment.