Tipperary Eventer Vest

Bought this vest recently, fits comfortably. The back hits the top of the saddle a little, however, I am glad the back is a little longer, since I wanted the extra protection. Cannot say much about protection in general at this point, since I had no bad fall, and I hope I won't have one any time soon. But I am confident, if I do, that the vest will protect my back, so I will not have the problems I had after I was thrown 6 weeks ago.

Ordered this vest in a medium, having just exchanged medium grappling shin guards for large and after checking the sizing information. It seems well-made and is as comfortable as can be expected. It does stick out around the neck and shoulders but it isn't a snug fit even fully tightened, so I'm hoping this will be remedied in the smaller size. Vest appears relatively streamlined, with an amusing "dragon scale armor" or "armadillo" appearance that I actually rather like.

Ordered an extra small adult, but the side strings are already gathered nearly to the max when I tried it on right out of the box. They leave little room to take it in across my lower rib cage. Plenty of room to expand as needed. Next time, I will order one size smaller and let the strings out a little at the bust and have room take it in just above the waist for proper coverage and protection.

GORGEOUS vest! Fantastic quality! Held up amazingly to years of endurance, eventing, and tumbles in the arena. Also extremely comfortable. Supports the spine really well and gives you great posture! Two-pointing is no problem!My friend had a cheap-o vest without the flexibility of this one, and HATED it. I wore it, to see if it needed breaking in. It was AWFUL. Two-pointing was stiff and awkward, and it felt like having boards glued to your back like your riding instructor always threatened!Fitting this item is tricky! You want to buy this in a tack shop where you can try it on. Standing, your back should look just slightly arched as if you are sitting up straight and your sides should look smoothly curved. You want it snug but still comfortable. The front should come down to your last rib for safety. Wearing the vest, SIT IN A CHAIR OR SADDLE. The product SHOULD NOT interfere, and there needs to be at least an inch or two between your back and your saddle. I would strongly recommend this item, but try it on in a tack shop before you order it! (This is a good price, so make your final order here)

You really need the correct size for this vest. I had 1 or 2 sizes too big when I had my last vest and I was almost sitting on the bottom of the vest. It would pus it up into the back of my head. Theprice is rediculous, in myopinion, for this vest. It's basically nylon and a downgraded level of bullet proofing material. It fits like a glove, though. I love it and I've neverhad a severe injury, but I'm not sure that it would protect you very much if a horse stepped on you or something similar. It allows great movement. It doesn't get too hot. You can change the stings. Zipper up front. I'm getting a new one! Hahah