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Customer Reviews for Tipperary Eventer Vest

Tipperary Eventer Vest

Tipperary Eventer Vest is most preferred by world class riders! The zippered front and laced side adjustment provides an easier fit. Scalloped lower front allows less restriction. Extended padding provides increased protection for the tail bone. Black, Navy, Royal Blue or Hunter Green.
Average Customer Rating:
4.828 out of 5
4.8
 out of 
5
(29 Reviews) 27
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating breakdown 29 reviews
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Star
0
29 of 29(100%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer questions and answers:
1 Question | 2 Answers
Customer Reviews for Tipperary Eventer Vest
Review 1 for Tipperary Eventer Vest
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great light weight vest

April 2, 2013
ByATTK
fromRochester, NY
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Fit
Runs small
Runs large
Runs large
Runs large
"I love the Tipperary Eventer vest, they are very light and breathable, not restricting at all. I do find that the back runs a bit long, and I even have a long torso and have the XXS (5'2", 115lbs). It was more of a problem with the XS, not really with the XXS. I have had the bottom of the zipper separate on two different vests, which is why I gave it a 4 for durability. The 4 for value is because it's still a hefty price for a non-certified vest."
Review 2 for Tipperary Eventer Vest
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

A Must Have for Eventers

April 1, 2013
Byslll
fromWashington State
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"Lightweight, comfortable, fits great, and safe!!!"
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Review 3 for Tipperary Eventer Vest
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Fits & looks great!

February 11, 2013
ByCreeksideChik
fromSoutheastern PA
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
"I really love my Tipperary Eventer vest...I don't think that I'd consider buying a different brand. I've owned 2 vests--the first was from when I was in my teens & I outgrew it! I currently have this style in black. It is great that Tipperary offers a good variety of stock colors, and some lovely custom colors as well! I went with black, so that I could wear different colored shirts under it without clashing. I also saw that Smartpak offers Tipperary replacement laces for the sides of this vest...for just a few bucks a pair! I'm definitely excited to add a little color to my vest! Back to the vest--the zipper seems of good quality and has held up well so far. Also, I like the small blocks rather than larger pieces in the vest, because it is able to mold to your body. Make sure to follow the measurement chart-I usually take a size S-M shirt, but I actually have a size XS in my Tipperary vest. Highly recommend if you are looking for a vest!"
 
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Review 4 for Tipperary Eventer Vest
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Comfortable vest!

January 31, 2013
ByGabba
fromSouthern California
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I bought this vest to wear when my mare is feeling fresh and full of herself. Thankfully I haven't fallen while wearing it but I feel that it will soften the blow. It's not bulky and fits true to size. Great safety vest!"
Review 5 for Tipperary Eventer Vest
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Gotta love the Tipps!

January 31, 2013
ByATTK
fromRochester, NY
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"This is a great vest, simple enough. I had to downsize to an XXS (I am 5'2" 110lbs) after realizing I was swimming in my XS. Fits very well and allows great freedom of movement, I do not feel restricted by this vest whatsoever. It has held up to many a meeting with XC fences very well. :)"
Review 6 for Tipperary Eventer Vest
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great vest, fun color

October 1, 2012
Bythoroughbredlove
fromSeattle, Wa
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I bought this vest because another gal at our barn had one in black and I thought it was actually really cute. I have a young and green OTTB and though I have never yet taken a fall off him with his varied shenanigans I felt at my age, it would be a good idea to own this vest for trail riding and maybe when jumping as he is just learning. This vest fits like a glove, and looks chic in my opinion. I got the royal blue and it is a lovely true royal and not the light turquoise it appears in the color chart on my monitor at any rate. It seems very well made and conforms to my body and once it's on I really don't feel at all restricted and though it was in the mid 70s today when I wore it, I wasn't hot. I even got a complement on how cute my horse and I looked, he with his bright orange Renegade hoof boots and me in my bright blue vest.
Teenager alert! My 14 year old daughter refuses to wear this in the trails. She thinks it is stupid and makes her look like a beginner rider, lol! I told her its an eventer vest and if anything makes her look like she is on a hot horse, haha!"
Review 7 for Tipperary Eventer Vest
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great vest

August 21, 2012
ByBrando
fromCA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I actually did recommend this to a friend and she wasn't on her horse but it still saved her from getting hurt! We were walking our horses down a hill that was lose gravel, and she slipped and rolled a few rolls down this hill. We both laughed, but the joke was, it was her first time wearing the vest. Had she not had it on, she would have got hurt by the rocks, gravel and stickers. The vest took the brundt of the fall!"
Review 8 for Tipperary Eventer Vest
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

July 30, 2012
ByBrando
fromCA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"Since I first got the vest and wrote the first review, I have ridden in it a few more times, and went camping for a week and used it. I am much happier with it. At first it was hitting the cantle on my Dressage saddle; which was annoying. But I tightened it up in the waist and it took care of that. It's a little harder to mount from the ground (but I'm old). I feel so much more secure knowing if I fall, I have a better chance of not breaking anything."
Review 9 for Tipperary Eventer Vest
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

A Safety Must

June 26, 2012
ByDebra1
fromSan Francisco
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"I bought this vest for my husband who events. He had an older vest that needed replacing due to age. This vest made well and is recommended by his trainer.
Great also under his air vest.
The size was perfect and the adjustability is a plus.
"
Review 10 for Tipperary Eventer Vest
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Love this vest.

June 17, 2012
Byhorsecrazyinutah
fromPleasant Grove, UT
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
"We already had one of these vests and needed another because we have more than one rider. My daughter said that she wants to wear it every time she rides (even when not jumping cross country) because it doesn't hurt to fall off."
Review 11 for Tipperary Eventer Vest
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

worth the money

November 16, 2011
ByThoroughbredMustang
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Eventing
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"I like the vest, it is on the "thinner" side, but still thick enough to do its job (e.g., if you dismount unplanned you have a soft landing). The material is not very durable, especially if you ride through woods and there is contact between, e.g., a twig and the vest. The vest is very comfortable, does not hinder any movement at all!!!
What I do not like is that I can not wash the fabric shell without the inner protectors (other models allow this), and, as one should not use detergent because of the protectors, no real washing is possible (therefore the 3 stars for duarbility).
But, OVERALL, I would buy this vest again! A comfortable, yet safe wear!
"
Review 12 for Tipperary Eventer Vest
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

August 27, 2011
ByBarngirl23
fromElmira, NY
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"Vest is very comfortable. I used the sizing chart and was not convinced that an xs would fit, but it fit perfectly. It breathes well and flexes, so you really don't even know that you are wearing it. Highly recommend!"
Review 13 for Tipperary Eventer Vest
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Best Vest

August 8, 2011
ByFeather18
fromLoomis, CA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"This vest is amazing. We had to get a vest on short notice for a show, so we decided to get this one. It is very comfortable, I love using it when conditioning my my mare, and anytime on x-country course."
Review 14 for Tipperary Eventer Vest
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great, lightweight vest

June 22, 2011
Byemilark
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Eventing
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"I got back into eventing after a long break, and found that my old Tipperary vest wouldn't fit anymore (though still in good condition after years of use and storage!)
I was pleased to find that SmartPak offered the larger and tall sizes in stock immediately, which I hadn't found in any other supplier."
Review 15 for Tipperary Eventer Vest
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great Vest

June 10, 2011
ByFoxRider
fromWebster, MN
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"Comfortable, adjustable vest- bought it several years back before I really grew and it still fits great now that I'm several inches taller and bigger all around- it was a little big but its great that it still fits! I've taken a few tumbles in it and honestly felt like I bounced a bit more with the vest! Durable but does catch on velcro, needs to be stored flat or hung up. Good, lasting product. The company is great. Just detailed my black vest with colored cinching strings and it looks NEW!"
 
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Review 16 for Tipperary Eventer Vest
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

I love my Royal Blue Vest

April 22, 2011
ByPiratesGold
fromRichmond, VA
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"I am back in the tiny English Saddle and regaining confidence over jumps. I purchased my vest for rides outside of the sandy ring. I wore it out on a long trail ride with my horse. We were by ourselves and I felt good knowing I had on my Tipperary. We rode for about two hours in relatively warm weather and I was not uncomfortable at all in my vest. It is very lightweight and not restricting in movement. I got the royal blue color and it is so rich looking. I love my blues and so does my horse. I also love how I could get the tall fit for my long torso. Great product and great insurance!"
 
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Review 17 for Tipperary Eventer Vest
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

My First Vest

March 9, 2011
ByLubbalu
fromHaymarket, Va
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"I bought this vest second hand, and it is amazing. It's not restrictive, it's not hot and it's not annoying like some of the other vests I've tried on. I love how lightweight it is, and how it moves with you."
Review 18 for Tipperary Eventer Vest
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Good Vest

August 12, 2010
ByMarysDream
fromGeneseo, NY
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Field Hunter
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"I bought this vest as my first protective vest. I have been riding for 17 years without wearing one and I was worried that it was going to be restrictive. This was not the case at all. I believe that this is a worthwhile purchase even if it is on the pricy side."
Review 19 for Tipperary Eventer Vest
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Comfortable Vest

August 2, 2010
Byjanelleaface
fromOlympia, WA
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Fair
Excellent
"Form fits around body and is not bulky. Offers plenty of air circulation without sacrificing any safety features. Colors are slightly different then what's displayed on website. Sizes for me are a little big. I ordered a small, and I had to tighten the side laces as much as possible (I'm average 125lbs)."
 
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Review 20 for Tipperary Eventer Vest
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Wish was granted!!

May 25, 2010
ByZero
fromNew England
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Number of Dogs:1
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"Now I know why this vest was on my wish list for so long! It is really light weight and comfortable. I hope it's durablility doesn't get "tested" too many times, though."
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