Tipperary Ride-Lite Vest

I love this vest for everyday riding and I will wear it in the ring because this year I turned 70 and would like the protection. I purchase it in Black so it won't stand out in the ring.

I like the vest for trail riding. I feel protected but not restricted. I no longer jump nor ride at speed so I don't need a higher rated vest.

I have an old Tipperary eventing vest and wanted something new for a schooling show. I didn't really want to spend $350 on the more expensive vest so I thought I would try this one out. When I received it in the mail I thought it looked nice and professional, however when I put it on the foam padding is cheap and was very squeaky and noisy. Literally with any kind of movement this vest made all kinds of noise, made it feel super cheap.... the vest also cuts in more on the chest area so it has way less coverage than my other vest. Also it's not ASTM/SEI Certified. I ended up returning this and purchased the Tipperary Adult Eventer Pro Vest for $349 and I can't be more happy with my purchase! It's more comfortable and fits snug and the foam padding is of much better quality and it doesn't make any noise at all when I move. I figured in the long run it's best to just spend the money on a better product than to spend half the cost for something cheap!

I like the vest ,for the following reasons, it is comfortable even in 90 plus temps ( in New Mexico, dry climate) you do not feel hot wearing it, but when you take it off, you will be wet with sweat on your shirt. That is perfectlyOK with me. Easy to adjust velcro side straps, to tighten or loosen the vest to fit you. Stays clean for a long time, (be sure to hang it to dry after a ride, wash by hand in cool water, mild soap if needed. CONS:I can see the velcro straps will wear out quickly, because you have to release and tighten them before and after your ride. because the zipper is VERY lite duty for the the job!! They should have put a much heavier duty zipper in the vest.

The vest runs a bit large, but is completely adjustable, so fitting shouldn't be an issue for anyone. It's not bulky or heavy, you almost don't even notice it. The only drawback is that it's not ASTM certified.

My daughter needed something for her first hunter pace and this was perfect. My only complain is I was not 100% sure if the fit was correct at first but after some playing around with the velcro straps they made it easy to adjust.

Used by a small 8 yr old, ordered a small is a bit big but able to adjust the straps so it fits okay. Did take a tumble off our pony whilst wearing this , was winded but no injury, she likes to ride in it.

I am waiting for a credit because too flimsy. Did not see any safety value at all.

Comfort: 1

We are pleased with the product. It fit my daughter like I thought it would, so that is good.

Comfort: 5

As a horse trainer I ALWAYS reccomend that my young students ride in protective vests, for every ride. As a mother my children ride in protective vests every time. The pice for a vest is much less than than the cost of broken bones or lacerated organs. This vest is realtivley comfortable (considering what it is, lol) and I have no trouble getting my children to ride in it.

Comfort: 4

Overall this protector is very light weight yet durable. Protection of my body is very important to me,therefore, I wear this protector whenever I ride; and I ride both western and english. The protector is easy to adjust and is true to the sizing chart. Nice overall! No complaints!