Horse riding: the world's most dangerous sport

Thursday, October 28, 2021

Every year falls from horses are responsible for numerous accidentssome of them fatal. When you're a rider, protecting yourself is a priority. That's why certain protective measures are compulsory, such as the use of bombs or protective vests on the cross-country. In recent years, a new piece of equipment has entered the market: the airbag vest. More and more riders of all levels are donning them. Developed specifically for riding, the airbag vest SAFEFIT airbag vest was created to protect riders from the underestimated dangers of this sport. 

Riding causes more than 6,000 accidents a year 

It's by practicing this sport (and yes, horseback riding is one!) that you're most likely to end up in hospital. 

According to a study by American researchers (source : Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open). To reach this conclusion, the researchers studied 25,000 people between 2007 and 2016. Here's what they found. In total, falls from horses caused over 45,600 injuries. In 37% of cases, they involved the chest. Thearms 26% of injuries were to the arms, and 23% to the legs. The abdomen was affected in 13.5% of cases.

Focus on head and neck injuries

Considered the most serious and dangerous, these injuries occurred in both men and women, with an average age of 47. Moreover, "The risk of hospitalization is higher for equestrian injuries than for soccer, skiing or motor vehicle racing", according to the researchers.

Of 320 people who died from equestrian injuries during the study period, 237 riders suffered neck and head injuries, making this the leading cause of death. "It is essential to highlight the importance of safety measures and the use ofprotective equipment on horseback, whether for leisure or competition riding", say the researchers.

Accidents can happen on horseback, and can have serious consequences for your health. health rider's health. This is what Clara tells us about her traumatic experience: 

"I was riding a horse for the first time. It was a cool day and I could feel the horse's energy. At a walk with long reins, the horse took off at full gallop with great ass kicks. I fell forward quite violently and felt one of his legs hit my chest. The fire department had to intervene. The result: a "fractured" liver! I had to stay in hospital for a while to avoid bleeding."

Being the victim of this type of accident is the dreaded fate of every rider. To avoid it, it's essential to choose the right protective equipment. 

SAFEFIT by SEAVER, the high-protection airbag vest for riders

At SEAVER, we've developed the SAFEFIT airbag vest. Neck, cervicalback, lumbar areapelvis, sacrum and rib cageSAFEFIT offers complete protection of vital areas of your body from serious injury.

Wearing an airbag vest has been proven to reduce the probability of serious injury from 94% to 81%. General injury areas are protected by 75%, and fatal injury areas by 98%. 

To ensure maximum safety, our airbag has been tested by an independent laboratory and has been awarded the certification guaranteeing its effectiveness. 

SAFEFIT by SEAVER is the lightest airbag vest lightweight on the market: you ride in it without even feeling it.

Sound breathable fabric doesn't get hot, and its fit fits all body shapes.

SAFEFIT combines safety and style you can personalize to match the rest of your equipment.

By the way, how does an airbag vest work?

The SAFEFIT airbag vest attaches to the saddle by means of a connector cord (attached to the stirrup leathers) and a connection strap. When you fall, the tension applied to the connecting strap triggers the mechanism. This releases the gas contained in the cartridge that causes the explosion and rapid inflation of the vest. 

To avoid airbag deployment of the airbag, be sure to detach the connecting strap from the cord attached to the saddle before dismounting.

How do I choose the right size airbag vest?

To make sure you don't make a mistake when choosing your vest, we have designed a size guide guide. Waist, chest or shoulder width, measure yourself and find the perfect size in the blink of an eye!

Where can you find your SAFEFIT by SEAVER airbag vest? 

You can now choose safety and order your SAFEFIT airbag vest on our website. First order at SEAVER? Benefit from a discount discount of 15% on your purchases!

Pour encor犀利士 e more safetyyou can combine your airbag vest with the fall detection and geolocation system SAFERIDE. When a fall is detected, you have 15 seconds to notify your SEAVER app that you're okay. If there's no news from you, it will alert your emergency contacts with your GPS position. Activate the option from your app and set off alone outdoors with peace of mind!

And that's not all! Seaver offers a one-year subscription to the SAFERIDE feature with every purchase of a SAFEFIT airbag vest.


SAFEFIT protects you in the event of falls and considerably reduces the risk of serious injury

Dangerous sport, but a sport passionEnjoy safe riding and give it your all with SAFEFIT! 

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