EQUESTRIAN LANYARD

Title	Range	Discount
2+ Bulk Discount	2 +	£2.50 flat £32.50

Description

KEY FEATURES

The Helite lanyard system uses a multi-directional key-ball trigger – this is a proven and safe system. The lanyard and saddle strap must be fitted correctly in order for the air jacket system to work correctly.

Replacement Equestrian Lanyard Key Features

A clip and a key ball are located at each end of the lanyard.
The equestrian lanyard & saddle strap are standard across all Helite horse-riding products.
We strongly recommend that you get one saddle strap per saddle and you leave each securely attached at all times.
Keep it away from anything sharp or abrasive that could damage or weaken the strap.
Please see the instruction manual supplied with the jacket for help in attaching your lanyard.

I was out for a ride on my young horse wearing a riding hat and a Helite Airvest.

He was spooked by a couple of ponies galloping in a field next to the lane where we were passing. My horse set off with me at speed and suddenly changed direction. I came off and landed on the gravel track.

I was knocked unconscious however my Airvest activated and undoubtedly prevented any serious injuries. Was checked at hospital all ok. Just a few bruises.

We contacted Airvest and were able to drop off the vest the following day for a full check over. Zara and the team were fab and had it sent back after the service.

It only had minor scuff marks. Thank you. All riders should wear an Airvest.

Sarah Harman

Following an accident 4 yrs ago when my horse fell on top of me and left me with a spinal injury and a life confined to a wheelchair. I never thought I could be so happy again in the saddle. Thanks to my new Helite Air Vest I feel confident knowing I have the best protection possible now!!

SallyAnne Haigh

York

I decided I wanted to ride in an air jacket all the time some 12 months ago. A couple of friends had had silly falls and it made me realise you could be injured at any time – and there was no point having the jacket hung up in the lorry for cross country days. For a birthday present, my husband swapped my old style jacket for gilet version for me. I admit to being vain so wanted to wear one discreetly.

Last September, 2 friends and I hired a holiday cottage with stables in the Peak District. We were having a great time. We’d had a long hack the day before so decided to do a short hack then hit the village pub. We knew the route we chose had lots of gates. We were all on steady horses so we’re taking it on turns to open them. I was leaning down to open a (rider friendly) gate when some thing spooked my very sensible horse. He went into a blind panic and tried to scramble over the gate I was trying to open. He got breached and I fell first and he landed on top of me. My air jacket inflated and took the full weight of the horse on my chest. He was upside down, wriggling around on top of me trying to get up and he caught my hip and pelvis in the process. I was air lifted to hospital with multiple fractures in my pelvis and a dislocated hip. I had to have two lots of surgery, a lot of metal work and a long painful rehab of learning to walk all over again. This process is still on going.

If I hadn’t of had my air-jacket on for that short quiet hack, there is no doubt about it that I wouldn’t be here today. Every new set of medical professionals I saw between the accident and 2 hospitals later were obsessed with assessing me for spinal injuries. They just couldn’t understand or appreciate what the jacket had done for me. I’d had 650kg of horse on me and didn’t have a mark on me from my waist upwards.

It’s amazing how many of my friends have since started wearing there jacket more or have gone out and bought a jacket. I think what shocked people with my accident is that I was on a seriously laid back horse, during a quiet hack – it just does prove it can happen to anyone at anytime.

Katie Dickson

HK Horses

“The innovative Helite Zip’In 2 Airvest gives my team and I safety in a comfortable and stylish way. I don’t know what we would do without it!”

Morgan Kent horse riding with the Helite safety vest

Morgan Kent

Team Flo Eventing

I have always had Helite airvests since I started eventing 4 years ago. I currently have a Turtle 2 Airvest, in navy blue to match my cross-country colours.

Flo Burnop Horse Eventing with helite Safety vest

I find the Airvest so comfortable to wear, and the reassurance I get from wearing it is worth everything.
Knowing that the air jacket is protected from puncture by the turtle shell is a real bonus. I have had a couple of really nasty falls and my Turtle 2 has definitely saved me from significant injuries.

Flo Burnop Horse Eventing with helite Safety vest

The trauma team at A&E were very impressed and felt that my airvest saved me from life changing injuries. The team at Helite UK have always been amazingly helpful, whether in general use, servicing or sizing. I wouldn’t wear anything else.

Flo Burnop

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Frequently asked questions

Which airbags and vests can this be used with?

This can be attached to any mechanically triggered airbag or airvest that needs to attach to an equestrian saddle strap. This includes both Zip’In airbags, Turtle 1 airvest, Turtle 2 airvest and the Helite Original airvest.

Additional information

Weight	0.3 kg
Size	Adult, Child

Order Processing

All orders are subject to availability and acceptance. Orders placed before 12:00 pm (GMT) on working days (Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays) are typically processed and dispatched the same day. Orders placed after this time will be processed on the next working day.

Delivery Methods and Timescales

• Standard UK Delivery: Estimated delivery within 2 working days after dispatch. DPD tracked services.
• Express UK Delivery: Available for most orders placed before 12:00 pm (GMT). Delivery is usually made on the next working day (Monday–Friday).
• International Delivery: We deliver to most countries using tracked courier services. Delivery times vary depending on destination and local customs processes.

All delivery times stated are estimates only. We shall not be liable for delays outside our reasonable control (e.g., courier disruptions, customs delays, or force majeure events).

You can find our full Delivery and returns policy and also our reutrn booking-in form on the below links

Delivery and returns policy

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REGISTER YOUR AIRBAG AND BENEFIT FROM OUR 4 YEAR WARRANTY.

All Helite Airbag products are CE certified and come with a 2 year warranty. We also offer a 4 year extended warranty on the airbag component only when you register your airbag.

In order to satisfy the warranties you must have proof that your airvest or jacket has been serviced as a minimum of every 2 years.