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A sleek design that protects against impact during a fall, but provides more freedom to move than traditional styles. The Charles Owen Shadow Back Protector is ideal for discreetly wearing under your show jacket and is certified to EN1621-2-2014.
A sleek design that protects against impact during a fall, but provides more freedom to move than traditional styles. The Charles Owen Shadow Back Protector is ideal for discreetly wearing under your show jacket and is certified to EN1621-2-2014.
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Charles Owen Shadow Ladies Back Protector - Black

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All orders placed from the 1st October 2024 to those delivered on or before 11th December (or purchased in the shop on or before 11th December) will be able to return an item until Wednesday 8th January 2025. Anything purchased or delivered after the 11th of December would be subject to normal 28-day returns.

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If you are returning your item(s) for a full or partial refund then we will deduct £4 from the amount refunded as payment for the label if used

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For international customers returning goods you must mark the parcel and returns form as a "Return" in order to correctly avoid customs charges. Should you encounter customs charges upon the entry of your parcel in to the UK we will not be responsible for paying these and your goods will be returned to you and in most cases the courier will not refund your postage costs. If you are returning an item from outside the UK, you are responsible for the postage costs.

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We are unable to handle and inspect returned items unless they are clean and dry due to Health and Safety regulations. This is in particular reference to horse clothing and footwear. This clause is in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

Under the Consumer Contracts Regulations you have the legal right to cancel your order within 14 days of receipt of your goods (with the exception of any made to order items). You do not need to give us any reason for cancelling your contract nor will you have to pay any penalty. However, you will need to notify us if you wish to cancel your contract, and you then have 14 days to return the goods to us, at your own cost and risk.

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Riding hats can only be returned if the special instructions (included with each hat) are followed. Riding hats must be returned in a box (in addition to their own box) which must be well-padded to prevent damage during transit. Riding hats will not be accepted for return if they are returned using inadequate packaging.

If you have received the goods before you cancel your contract then (unless purchasing non-returnable items for which you do not have a right to cancel) you must send the goods back to our contact address at your own cost and risk. If you cancel your contract but we have already processed the goods for delivery you must not unpack the goods when they are received by you and you must send the goods back to us at our contact address at your own cost and risk within 14 days from the date that you tell us you are cancelling your contract.

Once you have notified us that you are cancelling your contract, any sum debited to us from your credit card will be re-credited to your account as soon as possible within 14 days from when we receive the goods back, provided that the goods in question are returned by you and received by us in the condition they were in when delivered to you.

If you then do not return the goods delivered to you, or do not pay the costs of delivery, we will be entitled to deduct the direct costs of recovering the goods from the amount to be re-credited to you. On receipt of the goods and after inspection we will credit you the amount you paid for the goods. Please note that for International orders, a refund will be given on the goods purchased only and NOT the shipping cost.

For international customers returning goods, you must mark the parcel and customs form clearly as "Returned Goods", in order to correctly avoid customs charges. If for any reason customs charges are incurred upon the entry of your parcel in to the UK we will not be responsible for paying these, and your goods will be returned to you. In most cases the courier will not refund your postage costs.

Goods returned must be returned in the condition they were received in. This includes all packaging which must be intact and complete, ready for resale. Items must be returned with protective packaging and tape, labels or glue must not be applied directly to product packaging as this will result to damage that effects resell. Returned goods are thoroughly inspected when we receive them, and any goods with signs of damage, use, wear, or that are dirty may not be accepted, or you may be charged a restocking fee. We hold the right to deduct the costs of these damages from the amount to be re-credited to you.

For further information see our Terms & Conditions

For Faulty/Damaged item

  • Contact us at your earliest convenience by either emailing [email protected] or phoning us with details about your faulty/damaged item(s). We will provide a Returns Form for you to fill in and send back to us at your earliest convenience.
  • We will then contact you and inform you of the next stage. DO NOT return items to us before receiving confirmation to do so. We will provide a FREE returns label if we require the item back. We will NOT refund your returns postage if you decide to send the item back using your own method unless confirmed before you send the item back.
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Before you send your return…

Goods returned must be returned in the condition they were received in. This includes all packaging which must be intact and complete, ready for resale. Items must be returned with protective packaging; any tape, labels or glue must not be applied directly to the product or its packaging (e.g. boot boxes and rug bags) as this will result in damage that effects resale. Returned goods are thoroughly inspected when we receive them, and any goods with signs of damage, use, wear, or that are dirty may not be accepted, or you may be charged a restocking fee. We reserve the right to deduct the costs of these damages from the amount to be refunded to you.

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Charles Owen Shadow Ladies Back Protector - Black

Season:Core

Brand:Charles Owen

Code:AWSHADOWA

The Charles Owen Shadow Ladies' Back Protector is a great choice for riders who choose not to wear a traditional body protector but are seeking a lighter alternative that offers protection over their back.

Certified to motorcycle back protector standard EN1621-2-2014 and exclusively engineered for the equestrian, this back protector helps to protect against impacts during a fall. Shaped to follow your figure, this design allows superb freedom of movement and can be discreetly worn underneath a show jacket during competition for those wanting extra protection over their central back and scapulae.

Further features of the Shadow include a machine washable cover and secure central zip fastening.

Safety Standards: Certified to EN1621-2-2014

Please note, this Back Protector only covers the back. It does not offer rib protection or prevent injuries involving severe torsion, flexion, and extension or crushing of the body.
  • €127.81
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  • $177.25
    AUD
  • $159.22
    CAD
  • $195.95
    NZD
  • $110.73
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  • CHF99.56
    CHF
  • kr1,468.57
    SEK
  • kr15,454.15
    ISK
  • kr953.52
    DKK
  • kr1,259.27
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  • ¥17,391.92
    JPY
  • Technical Information
    • Certified to EN1621-2-2014
    • Lightweight
    • Machine washable cover (30 °C)
    Sizing Information
    Airowear Adult's Shadow Back Protector | Sizing
    SizeDress Size EquivalentBack Pad Length
    UKEUUSAShortRegular
    X-Small6-834-362-443cm48cm
    Small8-1036-384-643cm48cm
    Medium10-1238-406-843cm48cm
    Large12-1440-428-10-48cm
    X-Large14-1642-4410-12-48cm

    • Size: Find your equivalent dress or age size from the table.
    • Back length: This is the measurement of the back protector pad. When seated in the saddle, measure from the nape of your neck to approximately 7cm above the point of the saddle. This will confirm the back length is suitable and will not interfere with the saddle when riding.
    If you need any further assistance in choosing the size of your Airowear Back Protector, please contact one of our trained fitters by calling 01803 812040 or email [email protected].
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  • Does this meet the new equestrian safety standards for 2024?
    Question asked by Paula on 05/09/2023 05:51:10
    Hi Paula, The Airowear Shadow is a back protector designed to protect the back and does not provide any protection to the front of the chest, so it is not classed as a body protector. This means it does not meet the current safety standards for a body protector and is not suitable for cross country riding. It does have the motorcycle back protector standard EN1621-2-2014. If you need any advice on which body protector would be most suitable for you, please do not hesitate to contact our trained specialists by calling 01803 812040 or email [email protected].
  • Do these back protectors come up big/small?
    Question asked by Sophie on 11/01/2023 19:23:45
    Hi Sophie, thank you for your enquiry. We have found that the Airowear size guide is accurate, which is visible by clicking the 'Sizing Information' tab under the description. If you need any further assistance in choosing the correct size, please contact one of our trained fitters by calling 01803 812040 or email [email protected]. I hope this helps.
  • Do you know when larger sizes will be available
    Question asked by Geanna Kilpatrick on 04/03/2022 00:20:02
    Dear Genanna, We have raised this with the AirOWear, who have said they are condsidering manufacturing more sizes in the future. We hope this helps.
  • Will there be any larger sizes available?
    Question asked by Harriet on 29/10/2021 15:08:16
    Hello Harriet, We have raised this with Airowear, who have advised that they will be considering manufacturing more sizes in the future, but at the moment they only have a limited range available.
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