Proper horsemanship requires that you be well-educated and well-versed in putting the proper equipment to the right use. If you have any questions concerning the proper equipment for a particular purpose or the proper manner in which to use equipment please contact our customer service department here or via phone at 1-877-647-4422, or ask a qualified and knowledgeable professional.

Always read and follow the specific instructions that accompany each product. If any product you purchase or obtain, whether from Equinavia or any other source, is not accompanied by warning materials or instructions please contact our customer service department to obtain the necessary instructions and warnings or contact the store or dealer from whom you purchased the items. Never use a product without first reading any accompanying warnings or instructions, or without receiving the proper training from a qualified individual.

Proper fit of all products is necessary to ensure their safe use and enjoyment. All products intended for wear by either horse or rider must be properly fitted by qualified and knowledgeable individuals. If you have any questions concerning the fit or sizing of any of our products, please contact customer service or seek professional and qualified assistance.

Proper maintenance of all products is a necessary part of their safe and proper use. You should always thoroughly check all products prior to each use. Never use any product that is cracked, shows signs of corrosion or rot, or is otherwise visibly broken or impaired. You should always be mindful of products with sharp edges that may pose a danger to either humans or horses, and take appropriate corrective measures. Always maintain your products in accordance with the instructions for their care and use.

Finally, as a conscientious rider, Equinavia expects that you will always adhere to the rules of the road and take the necessary precautions to make sure that you and your horse are seen both on and off the road. To that end, we highly recommend that you use reflective materials or lighting devices to make you and your horse more conspicuous.

Failure to adhere to any of the warnings and instructions provided by Equinavia or any manufacturer of a product sold by Equinavia voids any and all product warranties and may result in serious injury or even death to both rider and horse. Equinavia is not responsible for any injuries or damages resulting from the failure to properly adhere to any warnings or instructions, or the misuse of any of its products

Helmets

Warning! Always ensure prior to each use that your helmet has been certified for the activity in which you are about to engage. The helmet you use should be certified for the specific activity you are participating in such as riding, jumping or racing. If you have any questions concerning whether your helmet is certified for a specific activity please contact our customer service department.

Warning! An equestrian helmet should be worn at all times while riding, handling and/or being near horses as the wearing of a helmet may reduce the severity of possible head injuries resulting from a fall or other occurrence. However, no protective headgear can protect the helmet wearer from all foreseeable impacts and will not protect the wearer against injury in all types of accidents. An equestrian helmet will not protect against injuries to the spine, neck or face.

Warning! It is important that you review and understand all warnings and instructions contained in any materials accompanying your helmet or in stickers placed inside or on your helmet prior to your first ride using the helmet. These instructions and warnings should be reviewed frequently during the course of your ownership of the helmet. If you do not understand the instructions or warnings please contact our customer service department or the dealer from whom you purchased the helmet. Failure to follow the warnings or instructions accompanying your helmet may result in the voiding of your warranty, and more importantly, result in severe personal injury or death.

Warning! In the event that your helmet suffers any impact or blow, immediately discontinue use of the helmet. Even if there is no damage visible to you, the helmet may have suffered damage reducing its ability to function properly and to protect you in the event of another impact or fall. Your helmet should be inspected by a professional prior to reuse after an impact or should be discarded. Use of a helmet that has suffered any impact or blow may result in serious injury or even death, and will void all warranties.

Warning! Do not use this helmet unless it has been properly fitted by a qualified and knowledgeable professional. The helmet must always be properly fitted and attached to the wearer’s head. If you have any questions concerning the proper sizing and fitting of a helmet please contact our customer service department or the dealer from whom you purchased the helmet. Failure to properly size and fit a helmet may lead to serious injury or death and will void all warranties. You should check for a proper fit and adjustment often, including each time you wear your helmet, and periodically during use. Do not wear anything underneath your helmet, including a cap, hood, bundled hair, headphones, or barrettes, as the helmet may loosen or come off. Do not wear anyone else’s helmet and do not loan you helmet to anyone else.

Warning! Always secure and check the condition of your helmet’s straps prior to use. The straps must be supple and should not appear to be suffering from any type of rot. You should follow all maintenance instructions to ensure that the straps and all other parts of your helmet remain in proper working order.

Warning! This helmet may be susceptible to damage if it comes into contact with chemicals such as certain solvents and cleaners. As this damage may not be visible to the naked eye, do not use the helmet if it has been exposed to these chemicals. Never use any non-approved substances to treat or maintain you helmet. If you have any questions concerning the proper maintenance of your helmet, contact our customer service department. Wearing your helmet after it has been exposed to chemicals or otherwise failing to properly maintain your helmet may compromise the integrity and protective capacity of the helmet, and will void all warranties.

Warning! An equestrian helmet is for equestrian activities only! This helmet should not be worn while participating in any other activities and is not designed, rated or certified to provide protection during any other activities. Children should be instructed on the proper uses of the helmet. You should never take risks simply because you are wearing a helmet. Using your helmet for an unintended purpose may lead to serious injury or even death, and will void all warranties.

Warning! Never attach anything to your helmet, including mirrors or lights, unless specifically approved of by Equinavia. Attachment of any item to your helmet may result in serious injury or even death, and will void all warranties.

Warning! Your helmet’s protective capabilities will diminish overtime due to many factors including minor blows and impacts. Equinavia recommends that you replace your helmet every 4 years. Please note, however, that the useful life of your helmet may be less than 4 years depending upon your individual use and the wear and tear suffered by the helmet. Failure to timely replace your helmet may result in serious injury or even death, and will void all warranties.

Safety Vests

Warning! It is important that you review and understand all warnings and instructions contained in any materials accompanying your safety vest or in stickers placed inside or on your safety vest prior to your first ride using the vest. These instructions and warnings should be reviewed frequently during the course of your ownership of the vest. If you do not understand the instructions or warnings please contact our customer service department or the dealer from whom you purchased the vest. Failure to follow any of the warnings or instructions may result in the voiding of your warranty, and more importantly, result in severe personal injury or death.

Warning! A safety vest is intended to offer a rider additional protection from certain impacts or injures and may reduce the severity of certain injuries resulting from a fall or other occurrence. However, the safety vest does not protect the wearer from all foreseeable impacts and will not protect the wearer against injury in all types of accidents.

Warning! In the event that your safety vest suffers any impact or blow, immediately discontinue use of vest. Even if there is no damage visible to you, the vest may have suffered damage reducing its ability to function properly and to protect you in the event of another impact or fall. Your vest should be inspected by a professional prior to reuse after an impact or should be discarded. Use of a vest that has suffered any impact or blow may result in serious injury or even death, and will void all warranties.

Warning! Do not use this vest unless it has been properly fitted by a qualified and knowledgeable professional. The vest must always be properly fitted. If you have any questions concerning the proper sizing and fitting of a vest please contact our customer service department or the dealer from whom you purchased the vest. Failure to properly size and fit a vest may lead to serious injury or death and will void all warranties. You should check for a proper fit and adjustment often, including each time you wear your vest, and periodically during use.

Warning! An equestrian safety vest is for equestrian activities only! This vest should not be worn while participating in any other activities and is not designed, rated or certified to provide protection during any other activities. Children should be instructed on the proper uses of the vest. You should never take risks simply because you are wearing a safety vest. Using your safety vest for an unintended purpose may lead to serious injury or even death, and will void all warranties.

Warning! Your safety vest’s protective capabilities will diminish overtime due to many factors including minor blows and impacts. Equinavia recommends that you replace your vest every 4 years. Please note, however, that the useful life of your vest may be less than 4 years depending upon your individual use and the wear and tear suffered by the vest. Failure to timely replace your safety vest may result in serious injury or even death, and will void all warranties.

Whip and Spurs

Warning! Whips and spurs should only be used after receiving proper instruction on their use and the potential dangers to the horse, rider and others associated with their use. Whips and spurs should only used by riders with appropriate training. Whips and spurs should be used with discretion as their misuse can cause serious injury to the horse. Children and inexperienced riders should always be supervised by an experienced or other qualified and knowledgeable individual in their use of whips and spurs. Improper use of and training in the use of whips and spurs may lead to a voiding of all warranties. Equinavia is not responsible for any injuries or damages arising out of the misuse of its products.

Apparel With Strings

Warning! Any apparel containing strings can pose a strangulation hazard. Riders are reminded to pay particular attention to the location and placement of strings on their apparel and to keep strings away from any other equipment on the horse or rider on which the stings may catch or become entangled. Children and inexperienced riders should be monitored closely by an experienced rider or other qualified and knowledgeable individual

Saddles/Strap-goods/Stirrups/Leather, Nylon, PVC Webbing or Other Materials

Warning! It is important that you review and understand all warnings and instructions contained in any materials accompanying your saddle or in stickers placed on your saddle prior to your first ride using the saddle. These instructions and warnings should be reviewed frequently during the course of your ownership of the saddle. In order to ensure proper functioning of the saddle over the course of its lifetime, you must follow all instructions pertaining to the maintenance and use of the saddle that accompanied the saddle at the time of purchase. If you do not understand the instructions or warnings please contact our customer service department or the dealer from whom you purchased the saddle. Failure to follow any of the warnings or instructions may result in the voiding of your warranty, and more importantly, result in severe personal injury or death.

Warning! Do not use a saddle unless it has been properly fitted for both horse and rider by a qualified and knowledgeable professional. The saddle must always be properly fitted and secured so as to avoid causing injury or irritation to the horse. If you have any questions concerning the proper sizing and fitting of a saddle please contact our customer service department or the dealer from whom you purchased the saddle. Failure to properly size and fit a saddle may lead to serious injury or death and will void all
warranties. You should check for a proper fit and adjustment often, including each time you use the saddle, and periodically during use. If at any time you become aware that the straps securing the saddle are loose, you should immediately stop riding and adjust the straps. If you are uncertain as to whether your saddle has been properly fitted and secured, you should always err on the side of caution and seek advice from a qualified and knowledgeable source. Children and inexperienced riders should always be monitored closely by an experienced rider or qualified individual to ensure that their saddles are properly fitted and secured.

Warning! You should inspect your saddle prior to every use and use only after determining that the saddle is in good condition. Failure to thoroughly inspect your saddle prior to use may result in serious injury and even death, and will void all warranties.

Protection Boots (Horses)

Warning! It is important that you review and understand all warnings and instructions contained in any materials accompanying your protection boots or in stickers placed on your protection boots prior to your first ride using the boots. These instructions and warnings should be reviewed frequently during the course of your ownership of the boots. If you do not understand the instructions or warnings please contact our customer service line department or the dealer from whom you purchased the boots. Failure to follow any of the warnings or instructions may result in the voiding of your warranty, and more importantly, result in severe injury or death to horse and rider.

Warning! Do not use protection boots unless they have been properly fitted and placed on the horse by a qualified and knowledgeable professional. The boots must always be properly fitted and secured so as to avoid causing injury or irritation to the horse. If you have any questions concerning the proper sizing and fitting of protection boots please contact our customer service department or the dealer from whom you purchased the boots. Failure to properly size, fit and place the boots on a horse may lead to serious injury or death of the horse and rider, and will void all warranties. You should check for a proper fit prior to each time you ride a horse, and periodically during use. If at any time you become aware that the protection boots are loose or damaged, you should immediately stop riding. If you are uncertain as to whether your protection boots have been properly fitted and secured, you should always err on the side of caution and seek advice from a qualified and knowledgeable source. Children and inexperienced riders should always be monitored closely by an experienced rider or qualified individual to ensure that their horse’s protection boots are properly fitted and secured.

Warning! You should inspect your protection boots prior to every use and use only after determining that they are in good condition. Failure to thoroughly inspect the protection boots prior to use may result in serious injury and even death of both horse and rider, and will void all warranties.

Warning! Protection boots are intended to protect the horse from certain injuries, but do not prevent against all foreseeable injuries.Warning! In order to ensure proper functioning of the protection boots over the course of their lifetime, you must follow all instructions pertaining the maintenance and use of the protection boots that accompanied their sale. If you did not receive instructions on the maintenance and use of the protection boots please contact our customer service line at department or the dealer from whom you purchased the boots. Do not use or attempt to maintain the protection boots until you have first reviewed all instructions for their proper use and maintenance. Failure to properly maintain the protection boots may result in severe injury or even death, and will void all warranties.


Bits

Warning! It is important that you review and understand all warnings and instructions contained in any materials accompanying the bits you purchased prior to your first ride using the bits. These instructions and warnings should be reviewed frequently during the course of your ownership of the bits. If you do not understand the instructions or warnings please contact our customer service department or the dealer from whom you purchased the bits. Failure to follow any of the warnings or instructions may result in the voiding of your warranty, and more importantly, result in severe injury or death to horse and rider.

Warning! Do not use the bits unless they have been properly fitted and placed on the horse by a qualified and knowledgeable professional. The bits must always be properly fitted and secured so as to avoid causing injury or irritation to the horse. If you have any questions concerning the proper sizing and fitting of protection bits please contact our customer service department or the dealer from whom you purchased the bits. Failure to properly size and fit the bit on a horse may lead to serious injury or death of the horse and rider, and will void all warranties. You should check for a proper fit prior to each time you ride a horse.

Warning! Never use a bit on a different horse unless you have first thoroughly cleaned the bit. Failure to thoroughly clean a bit prior to its use on another horse may result in the horse suffering a serious illness.

Warning! You should inspect the bit prior to every use and use only after determining that it is in good condition. Do not use if there is any sign of damage, corrosion or excessive wear. Failure to thoroughly inspect the bit prior to use may result in serious injury and even death, and will void all warranties.

Clippers

Warning! Always follow all instructions for the maintenance, use and storage of your clippers that were provided by the manufacturer of the clippers. Failure to adhere to the manufacturer’s instructions and warnings may result in serious injury and will void all warranties. If your clippers were not accompanied by warnings and instructions, or if you no longer have the warnings and instructions supplied by the manufacturer, please contact our customer service department.

Liniments/Lotions/Nutritional Supplements/Oils/Soaps/Shampoos/Ointments

Warning! Always read and follow all instructions and warnings on the bottle or container prior to each use. Never exceed recommended dosages or applications, and never use for unapproved uses or in a manner inconsistent with the instructions. Failure to adhere to the instructions on the product may lead to serious injury or illness or even death. If you have any questions regarding the use of a product, contact the product’s manufacturer or other qualified and knowledgeable individual. Never diagnose or treat a horse without consulting a qualified individual.

Warning! Keep all products away from children and animals as use or ingestion of products may cause serious injury or death. In the event of ingestion or improper use or application call poison control or emergency medical personnel. Products should not be used on humans unless clearly indicated on the instructions or other materials accompanying an individual product.

Warning! Store all products in accordance with the instructions and warnings contained on the product or provided with the product. Never use an expired product. All products should be properly disposed of in accordance with their instructions after they have expired. Failure to properly store a product may result in serious illness or injury or even death.

Sulky/Jog-Carts/Training-Carts/Wheels

Warning! It is important that you review and understand all warnings and instructions contained in any materials accompanying the product prior to your first use of the product. These instructions and warnings should be reviewed frequently during the course of your ownership of the product. If you do not understand the instructions or warnings please contact our customer service department or the dealer from whom you purchased the product. Failure to follow any of the warnings or instructions may result in the voiding of your warranty, and more importantly, result in serious injury or death to horse or rider.

Warning! You should inspect the product prior to every use and use only after determining that it is in good condition. Do not use if there is any sign of damage, corrosion, cracks, or excessive wear. Failure to thoroughly inspect the product prior to use may result in serious injury and even death, and will void all warranties.

Warning! These products require special training prior to use and should never be used by individuals who have not received the proper training. Inexperienced users and children should be supervised by an experienced user or other qualified and knowledgeable individual.
Warning! These products carry an inherent risk of serious injury or even death. All products are used at the operator’s own risk.

Warning! You should never operate these products without the required safety equipment recommended by the manufacturer. Failure to wear the required safety equipment may result in serious injury or even death.