can you wear a BP for showing

[flashbacksj]

Hello everyone! :)
A friend of mine is hoping to maybe do a few riden showing classes with her young TB this summer and we were wondering if anyone can tell us if she can wear a Body protector? She is a good rider but he is inexperienced a shows and just until she knows how he will react she would rather be safe than sorry.

Thanks in advance for any help you can give

p.s. she is planning to do something like the best senior rider... if that makes a difference!

[Mehitabel]

yes, you can - certaily at local or unaffiliated level it's fine. you can choose whether to wear it under or over your jacket - under looks smarter but you have to buy a bigger jacket. for jumping classes, people will wear them right up to the top levels.

[S_F_S]

What she said : )

I know a lady locally who used to produce all round RC horses and always did showing in a BP as they could be a little unpredictable at their first parties!

[flashbacksj]

:)Thanks everyone thats great! i will pass the message on! :)