EQUESTRIAN AIR BAGS

Airbag vests are commonly available, but not widely used, by motorcyclists.  Now that same technology is being adopted by the equestrian community.  A vest with inflatable bladders is worn by the rider.  The vest has a safety cord which attaches to the saddle and when a rider falls off the cord pops off and the vest is inflated by a small CO2 canister. [NY Times]