| In the world of equestrianism, having the right | | | | as well as jumping. The test was conducted indoors, |
| protection is an important consideration for riders of | | | | at two different times. |
| all ages. In addition, it is compulsory for riders to have | | | | The Results of the Study |
| such equipment during certain types of events, such | | | | The study offered numerous results. First, 79% of |
| as the cross-country portion of an event. Smaller | | | | riders purchased an equestrian body protector with |
| clubs and events also enforce these rules. A recent | | | | an eye for comfort, though the level of protection |
| University of Ulster study on the KAN TEQ horse | | | | offered was also a very important consideration. |
| riding protector highlights just why these rules are in | | | | 100% of study participants cited the KAN TEQ horse |
| place and how far modern equipment has come. | | | | riding body protector to be excellent or good, and all |
| The System | | | | participants found the protection offered as good as |
| The KAN equestrian body protector is manufactured | | | | or better than their current device. However, 76% of |
| through a unique process, and utilizes a special type | | | | participants felt that the protection offered was |
| of polyurethane foam developed by Knox, market | | | | better than the system they currently utilized. |
| leaders in motorcycle protection. In addition, the | | | | Additionally, 53% of study participants felt that the |
| system is manufactured with three distinct moulded | | | | KAN TEQ system was snug fitting, rather than loose |
| pieces. These are the back, the shoulders and the | | | | and not protective. 63% of participants felt that the |
| front. Each piece can be modified to fit the wearer's | | | | KAN TEQ protector was also cooler to wear when |
| specific body type, as well. Finally, the system meets | | | | riding than the system they had previously used. |
| the requirements set forth in EN13159:2000 and has | | | | 68% of the respondents also felt that the KAN TEQ |
| earned the BETA Level 3 Purple Label for safety. | | | | system allowed them greater freedom of movement |
| The Participants and the Study | | | | than their previous device. |
| The University of Ulster study of horse riding | | | | Obviously, the University of Ulster study highlights |
| protector systems included 19 participants, from 18 | | | | the facts that the KAN TEQ horse riding body |
| years of age to 55 years of age. The test consisted | | | | protector is strong, light, comfortable and highly |
| of 20 minutes riding, and involved three different gait | | | | protective, through the responses of riders placed in |
| elements. These were walking, trotting and cantering, | | | | real-world situations. |