Ohio on-track mandatory safety vest update. Two manufacturers and Big Dees are available for members at a discount. Tipperary Competitor vests can be purchased direct from the manufacturer https://tinyurl.com/OHHAs for $270 shipped using Code: OHA10. Big Dees will price-match. Australian Manufactured Vipa II vests https://tinyurl.com/OHHAm are limited availability through the OHHA for $270 (pickup only until sold out). The OHHA will have samples at the February 8th Blooded Horse Sale.December 15, 2021 Ohio State Racing Commission Directive modifies effective date for mandatory safety vest use effective March 1, 2022. Anyone on the track with a horse must wear one, including outriders. When driving or warming up horses the vest must be worn underneath racing colors. Horse racing certified safety vest manufacturer Tipperary Equestrian will provide OHHA Members a discount and free shipping, details to follow on discount. See below the various standards that are recommended:
Safety Vests must comply with one of the following minimum standards or later revisions:
(a) British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA):2000 Level 1
(b) Euro Norm (EN) 13158:2000 Level 1
(c) American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) F2681-08 or F1937.
(d) Shoe and Allied Trade Research Association (SATRA) Jockey Vest Document M6 Issue 3
(e) Australian Racing Board (ARB) Standard 1.1998
A safety helmet or a safety vest shall not be altered in any manner nor shall the product marking be removed or defaced.