It is mandatory to wear a safety vest when riding over cross-country obstacles or in eventing. For this purpose, a variant in accordance with European standard EN 13158, Level 3, is recommended. For best protection, it is advisable to wear the vest as close to the body as possible, preferably under a sweater or jacket. Care should be taken to ensure that it does not touch the rim of the saddle and equally does not exert any pressure on the cervical spine. Ideally, a safety vest should be tried on before buying to test whether it slips or pinches during movement.