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January 15, 2024

2024 Body Protector Update

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A body protector is mandatory in all cross-country competitions/training (where fixed fences are used).A BETA Level 3 displaying a Blue 2018 Label must be worn where a body protector is mandatory. From 1 Jan 2024, the BETA 2009 Purple Label will no longer be accepted. The ONLY exception to this requirement is that the Exo Body Cages will continue to be accepted, provided they have a BETA Level 3 Purple 2000 Label.If a rider chooses to wear an airbag style body protector for cross-country it must be worn over a BETA Level 3 2018 Blue Label body protector. Hybrid Air-jackets and air jackets incorporated into a blouson style jacket are permitted.Where body protectors are not mandatory i.e. dressage/show jumping the rider may wear any level/standard body protector.