{"product_id":"equestrian-body-protector","title":"Equestrian Body Protector","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew ARRO Level 3 Equestrian Body Protector – Coming Late 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eARRO is currently developing our latest \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevel 3 Equestrian Body Protector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with release planned for late 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned by riders, for riders, our new body protector uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadvanced impact-absorbing foam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to provide a high level of protection while remaining comfortable, flexible and easy to ride in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Level 3 body protectors can often feel bulky, rigid and hot. Our focus has been to create something very different — a modern body protector that provides \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevel 3 protection without unnecessarily restricting the rider\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEN 13158 Level 3 equestrian body protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced impact-absorbing foam construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for excellent flexibility and freedom of movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightweight and comfortable fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImproved ventilation compared with traditional rigid body protectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to follow the shape and movement of the rider\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for training, everyday riding and equestrian disciplines requiring Level 3 protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern, low-profile unique ARRO design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to work with compatible ARRO equestrian air vests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevelopment and testing are currently underway.  We already have samples made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eFinal specifications, certification, sizing, colors, pricing and availability will be confirmed closer to launch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Level 3?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike our helmets, our approach at ARRO is simple: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhere different recognized levels of protection are available, we aim for the highest applicable level rather than simply meeting the minimum requirement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat is why our new body protector has been designed for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEN 13158:2018 Level 3 certification – the highest protection level within the EN 13158 standard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEN 13158:2018 – Protection Levels Explained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevel 1 – Lowest level of protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned primarily for licensed jockeys where reduced weight is an important consideration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevel 2 – Intermediate protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides a higher level of protection than Level 1 and is intended for lower-risk equestrian activities. This level is also used in certain racing disciplines, including National Hunt\/hurdle racing in the UK.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevel 3 – Highest level of protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe highest protection level under EN 13158:2018, designed for higher-risk equestrian activities including general riding, Pony Club and eventing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eARRO – Designed for Level 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe new ARRO Body Protector is being independently tested and certified to EN 13158:2018 Level 3 – the highest protection level within the EN 13158 standard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevel 3 body protectors must meet more demanding impact-performance requirements than Levels 1 and 2, providing a higher level of impact-energy absorption.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEN Level 3 vs ASTM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eASTM F1937 is a separate US body-protector standard with different test methods and performance requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany ASTM-only body protectors are thinner and lighter and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewould not meet the more demanding impact requirements of EN 13158 Level 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. ASTM certification alone should therefore not be considered equivalent to EN Level 3 certification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome body protectors may be certified to both standards. 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