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  "path": "/eventing/body-protector-standards-648259",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-26T09:07:37.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.horseandhound.co.uk",
  "tags": [
    "Eventing",
    "Body protectors",
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    "British Riding Clubs",
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  "textContent": "Not only are body protectors required by some governing bodies, they must meet a particular standard to be accepted.Body protectors are designed to absorb impact from a fall, a kick or being stepped on by a horse, and certain body protector standards are compulsory for competitions under the rules of governing bodies. The body protector standards were originally developed by the British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA), with the help of riding organisations, doctors, […]",
  "title": "Everything you need to know about body protector standards – and what’s accepted for your discipline"
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