Jump Vest

Yes, I know I look like I'm going white water rafting rather than riding my horse, but the two of us have a history.


OK, this is not me and I really don't get the ad, but I love this vest and I did order it from the UK.
They had the best prices, and I chose custom colors too!

I think people have a perceived view of a rider who shows up in a helmet and vest.  They must think that the horse is "Hell of Four Legs" or that the rider is lacking major confidence.  Well I am happy to say that I have put my vest to good use.  It's not just a trend and yes it's hot, snug, and really ugly. It sure beats broken ribs. 

I had a debate with a guy at my barn on how a helmet can save your life.  This same guy has been thrown or fallen off several times and yet it hasn't knocked any sense into him.  I gather he can't wear his cowboy hat over it.  Darwinism at work.

We had a great lesson of Friday and I rode her cold out of the trailer.  No room to lunge, so I put my big girl pants on.  I am learning to let her determine the distance.  I really want to help her, but this just makes things worse.  This is an older video of our lesson 3 months ago.  I just wanted to show off my vest.  I love baby blue and navy.  I think a splash of yellow would have made the vest pop.