{"id":4747,"date":"2023-01-23T15:19:25","date_gmt":"2023-01-23T15:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/?p=4747"},"modified":"2025-03-10T12:56:01","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T12:56:01","slug":"hat-body-protector-standards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/hat-body-protector-standards\/","title":{"rendered":"Stay Up-to-Date on the Latest Hat and Body Protector Standards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/1-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/1-7.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/1-7-300x73.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/1-7-768x188.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From the 1st of January 2023, in order to ensure riders are wearing the most up-to-date riding hats, the following hat standards will no longer be accepted <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PAS 015 1998<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SNELL 2001 <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This will mean that to compete British Eventing, Pony Club and British Riding Club a new colour of hat tag will be required. Remember to leave plenty of time before your first competition back to ensure you have enough time to get your hat tagged before competing! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redpostequestrian.co.uk\/clothing\/riding-hats\/charles-owen-this-esme-js1-pro-riding-skull-hat--cosmic__211784\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/charles-owen_js1_esme_cosmic04-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/charles-owen_js1_esme_cosmic04-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/charles-owen_js1_esme_cosmic04-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/charles-owen_js1_esme_cosmic04-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/charles-owen_js1_esme_cosmic04-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/charles-owen_js1_esme_cosmic04-370x370.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/charles-owen_js1_esme_cosmic04.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Charles Owen This Esme JS1 Pro Riding Skull Hat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redpostequestrian.co.uk\/clothing\/riding-hats\/samshield-shadowmatt-ultra-fine-rock-chrome-trim-riding-hat--blue__212092\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"872\" height=\"872\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/samshield_sm_blu_ultra-fine-rock_blu01-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/samshield_sm_blu_ultra-fine-rock_blu01-2.jpeg 872w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/samshield_sm_blu_ultra-fine-rock_blu01-2-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/samshield_sm_blu_ultra-fine-rock_blu01-2-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/samshield_sm_blu_ultra-fine-rock_blu01-2-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/samshield_sm_blu_ultra-fine-rock_blu01-2-370x370.jpeg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 872px) 100vw, 872px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Samshield Shadowmatt Ultra Fine Rock Chrome Trim Riding Hat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-76a00314-9ea7-4697-ae6a-f71da907db7f\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redpostequestrian.co.uk\/riding-hats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"ub-button-block-main   ub-button-flex\" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-radius: 10px; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">Shop our range of Riding Hat&#8217;s here<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/2-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/2-6.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/2-6-300x73.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/2-6-768x188.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From 1 January 2024, Body Protectors meeting the 2009 standard will no longer be accepted. This will mean that to compete British Eventing, Pony Club and British Riding Club you will need a Body Protector with BETA 2018 labelling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Racesafe Provent 3.0 Adults Body Protector<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"571\" height=\"571\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/racesafe_prvent3_life.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/racesafe_prvent3_life.jpeg 571w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/racesafe_prvent3_life-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/racesafe_prvent3_life-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/racesafe_prvent3_life-370x370.jpeg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 571px) 100vw, 571px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed with the reassurance of maximum protection, the Provent 3.0 conforms to the highest European standard and <em>BETA 2018 Level 3 Protection, certified to BS EN13158.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Provent 3.0 has been developed using the latest in foam and racing technology bringing you Racesafe\u2019s lightest ever Level 3 protection,&nbsp;To offer you maximum flexibility and comfort throughout performance the body protector is designed with up to 70 independently hinged sections that move with your body.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-f28bf2ff-f70a-4691-8d71-b7c6ddac20c9\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redpostequestrian.co.uk\/racesafe\/body-protection\/core\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"ub-button-block-main   ub-button-flex\" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-radius: 10px; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">Shop the Racesafe Provent<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HKM Easy Fit Adults Body Protector<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/hkm_10783_blk01-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/hkm_10783_blk01-2.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/hkm_10783_blk01-2-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/hkm_10783_blk01-2-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/hkm_10783_blk01-2-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/01\/hkm_10783_blk01-2-370x370.jpeg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The HKM Easy Fit Body Protector is a great choice for a range of disciplines. It is designed to be extremely flexible with it&#8217;s panelled design, and easy to put on and take off with its centre front zip and <em>Conforms to EN 13158 level 3 &amp; BETA Level 3 2018<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Velcro fastenings at the sides and over the shoulders allow for a close and comfortable fit. Finished with smart HKM branding.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-ba063226-580d-4cda-96cc-635409b12a4e\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redpostequestrian.co.uk\/clothing\/body-protection\/hkm-easy-fit-adults-body-protector--black__195607\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"ub-button-block-main   ub-button-flex\" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-radius: 10px; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">Shop HKM Easy Fit<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-c22bcdcd-b171-458c-b3a3-898ba435e61e\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redpostequestrian.co.uk\/body-protection\/core\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"ub-button-block-main   ub-button-flex\" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-radius: 10px; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">Shop our range of Body Protection here<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Riding Hat Standards 2023 and Body Protector Standards are changing. 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