HRA industry Notice - USG Flexi Motion Body Protector Approval

08 February 2016
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USG Flexi Motion Body Protector

USG Flexi Motion Body Protector

At the recent Gear and Equipment Committee meeting the USG Flexi Motion Body Protector was  approved for use in racing and trialing events conducted in Australia, effective 1 February 2016.

This body protector is certified to BETA 2009 Level 3 certification and is therefore approved for use in racing and trialing events within Australia, as per HRA Drivers' Protective Vests Approval Policy.

Distribution queries for this body protector can be made through:

Wroxton Innes
Managing Director
Saddlery Trading Company
Mobile:   +61 419 783 685
Phone:  +61 7 5490 5500
Fax:        +61 7 5438 2233
Email:    wroxton@saddlerytrading.com
Website:  www.saddlerytrading.com

14 Exeter Way Caloundra  QLD  4551
PO Box 3616 Caloundra BC 4551

HRA takes the process of testing of new products very seriously as it impacts on the health and safety of all participants as well as the welfare of the racing horses. 

HRA will continue to work with all manufacturers and distributors of gear and equipment to ensure that all new products meet the standards as set out by the industry.

For any comment or for additional details please contact Harness Racing Australia on (03) 9227 3000.

 

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