Be Body Conscious!
September 6, 2025
Be body conscious!
All team chasing competitors must wear a body protector which meets British Equestrian Trade Association BETA 2018 Level 3 Standard (blue and black label). A body protector of this nature must also be worn when competitors are wearing an air jacket of any make.
There are a number of different styles, brands and prices for body protectors – as long as it meets the standard (labelled on the body protector itself), the choice is down to personal preference. Similarly whether to wear an air jacket in addition.
You can wear your body protector under or over your shirt, depending on the fit of that garment.
It is essential that the body protector fits correctly – children and teens can quickly grow out of them, and for adults, putting on or losing weight can affect the fit.
Theresa Morris of BTC partner Treehouse Sporting Colours has made this fantastic video showing how to check your existing body protector for the correct fit or to ensure that a new one fits you.
Did you know that you can get body protectors and air jackets covered with your team colours from Treehouse Sporting Colours,
plus a hat silk to match?
Even better, BTC members can get 10% off with the code BTC – visit www.treehouseonline.co.uk
Check that body protector before you cross the start line!
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