Air Jackets for Horse Riding | Trusted Safety for Every Ride

Stay protected in the saddle with our premium collection of air jackets for horse riding – designed to deliver fast, effective protection without compromising comfort. Whether you're eventing, hacking, schooling, or enjoying a countryside ride, a horse riding air vest offers dependable safety across every discipline. Our carefully selected range includes the latest innovations from trusted brands such as Racesafe, Helite, and Point Two.

What Is an Air Jacket for Horse Riding?

An air jacket horse riding system is a lightweight, inflatable safety vest worn over your riding clothes. It connects to your saddle via a lanyard and is designed to deploy in the event of a fall. When the lanyard detaches, a gas canister activates and inflates the vest in under 0.2 seconds, helping to protect key areas of the body, including the neck, spine, ribs, hips, and pelvis.

Air jackets offer significantly more coverage than standard foam-only protectors and are now a popular choice for riders of all experience levels.

Why Choose an Equestrian Air Jacket?

Across the UK, more riders are choosing equestrian air jackets for daily use as well as competition. A horse riding air vest delivers several key benefits:

• Lightweight and breathable for everyday comfort

• Reusable by simply replacing the gas cartridge

• Quiet inflation to avoid startling horses

• Suitable for hacking, jumping, cross-country, and flatwork

For enhanced safety, especially in high-impact disciplines, many riders wear their air jacket in combination with a BETA Level 3 body protector, meeting British Eventing rules and providing dual-layer protection.

Shop Trusted Air Jacket Brands

Our collection of air jackets for horse riding features trusted, rider-approved brands:

• Racesafe with Helite – widely used in eventing and known for reliability and fit

• Point Two – ideal for leisure riding, lessons, and hacking

With adjustable fits and a variety of colours, it's easy to find a horse riding air vest to suit your needs and riding style.

Many riders choose to pair their air jacket with other forms of protection, such as a body protector or appropriate rider safety equipment, depending on their discipline and risk. 

Fit, Function and Everyday Comfort

A well-fitted air riding vest should sit securely over your clothing or body protector. Adjustable straps allow for a tailored fit, and many designs are cut to reduce bulk while maintaining a full range of motion. Quiet inflation mechanisms minimise reaction from sensitive horses, and styles are available for both men and women.

Caring for Your Air Jacket

To keep your air jacket horse riding system in top condition:

• Wipe clean with a damp cloth — avoid machine washing

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat

• Inspect the lanyard, fastenings, and canister after every ride or fall

• Replace the gas cartridge after deployment

Ride with Confidence in Every Discipline

Whether you're a leisure rider or a competitor on the eventing circuit, an air jacket for horse riding offers essential protection you can count on. Browse our full collection of air jackets, equestrian body protectors, and riding hats UK – all with fast UK delivery and expert advice available from our team.