Research conducted by Riders Minds, has revealed that 76% of equestrians have been bullied, with a further 85% saying that they have witnessed bullying within the industry. Of those equestrians who have been bullied a staggering 77% felt unable to speak out. The shocking survey......
If you have been following our journey over the last few years, you will know that FOMO is gaining popularity amongst novice and professional riders alike, with our award-winning flagship product, the FOMO FAZE body protector. Perhaps you’ve seen us at a local stockist or......
For all equestrians, safety in the saddle is paramount. An essential piece of safety gear is your body protector, designed to minimise the risk of injury in case of a fall or accident. However, ensuring the right fit for this protective equipment is crucial for......
Introduction: Join me, Ailz, and my friend Helen, as we tackled this year’s Scottish Police Recreational Association (SPRA) equestrian camp in Lindores (on our youngsters!!) Ailie: Last year, I was devastated when my horse became lame just before the camp. But I couldn’t bear the......
We are delighted to be supporting BETA’s Summer of Safety 2023. Here is the first of our safety-orientated blog series. To measure for an equestrian body protector and ensure the correct fit, you can follow these steps: Equipment: Get a flexible measuring tape and wear......
Keeping horses cool in warm temperatures is crucial for their well-being. Here are ten tips to help you achieve that: Provide ample shade: Ensure your horse has access to shaded areas throughout the day, such as trees, shelters, or run-in sheds. This allows them to......
FOMO is delighted to have recently brought on board Hoofprints Innovations as a supplier of our award-winning body protector FAZE. Donal O’Beirne, the brains behind Hoofprints Innovations, along with his dog Scruffy Joe, has been in the business for many years. Originally an equestrian photographer......
Here at FOMO, we’ve been committed to being more sustainable and reaching our net zero goals, for our planet and our 4-legged friends. THE BACKGROUND In this blog post, we want to share with you the carbon footprint of one of our FAZE body protectors......
I would be lying if I said I had done extensive market research for body protectors before I bought my FAZE. After an 18-year break from eventing, thanks to medical school and anaesthetic training, I have had the great fortune of being paired with a......
6 months ago, I tried on a FOMO body protector for the first time. My horse Maisey is a very enthusiastic 15hh coloured sports cob, and despite her forward-thinking nature making her perfect for the activities we participate in (riding club, cross country, and endurance),......
My name is Grace Botterell and I am an 18-year-old event rider based in the Borders. I started riding when I was around 5 and instantly loved it. I had some very cheeky ponies through my pony club years but they didn’t put me off,......
Our ambassador Rachel Williamson competes successfully on the showjumping and eventing circuit. Read below how she manages to balance them both. “I have personally found that to successfully balance both a showjumping and eventing style career, all of my planning at home and for the......
Some exciting news to share! We are about to launch a new design for our FORM half-pad. The new half-pad boasts significant improvements, including an increased panel size, a larger surface area, and reduced textile material usage. The FOMO team is proud to bring these......
Introducing Indraneil Ghosh, a.k.a. “Neil”, as the Step Up to Net Zero Coordinator for FOMO Protection. At FOMO we are committed to reaching our sustainability goals. To help achieve this, FOMO has teamed up with the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce to bring on board Neil......
So, I’m getting closer to a milestone birthday. And the kids have decided that they have more interesting things to focus on now, such as university, boys, exams and non-horsey life. I’ve decided that is finally my time to get out and do the things......
It’s that time of year. The arena has been frozen for at least a week. The livery yard owner is up to their eyeballs in mud and has kicked half the yard off. Your blood turned to solid Gordon’s gin (other brands accepted) in December......
We are delighted to introduce our newest ambassador, Cameron Swales. He is a 17-year-old event rider based in East Lothian. Riding is his passion and has his sights set on pursuing a career in eventing. He has high ambitions, aiming to ride 4* at Badminton......
2021 was a bit of an up and down year for Trusty and I. After a check ligament strain put paid to 2020 antics we started the year ready to go for the season. Sadly a fall off another horse in April resulted in me......
We are delighted to have Caroline Mosley of Orange Fox Eventing onboard as one of our new ambassadors. Read Caroline’s competition entry below which gives a great insight into all about her as a person and Orange Fox Eventing. Hello Team FOMO! I would love......
We have been really lucky to have Muddy Mayhem of Team Chasing Mayhem on board as an ambassador for FOMO. For those of you who don’t know about Team Chasing Mayhem, you can read all about her below: Hi, my name is Karla & you......
Growing up, I was your typical Pony Club kid; you know the type, absolutely fearless and always on the go. I was constantly climbing on bareback to ride to the field, jumping anything that stood still long enough and galloping here, there and everywhere. I......
When you see someone wearing a body protector in the warm-up before cross country, you would think it was perfectly normal; in fact, it’s so normal that you probably wouldn’t think anything at all. However, if you saw someone wearing one in the collecting ring......
Season 2021 is a go! It was great to finally be back out eventing again. Huge thank you to everyone involved with the elite sports riders for making Oasby Elite a great first event for many of us. It was also my first event with......
Finally, it feels like spring is on its way! This winter has felt super long for us! We had almost 3 months of solid snow  which meant our poor horses hardly stepped foot outside of their stables! But recently it has been all systems......
Well, I’ve been quiet for a while, apologies for that. Sadly Trusty had a slight injury in July 2020 where he had a check ligament strain. Although it was very minor, due to the fact ligaments are very temperamental and with the joys of lockdown,......
My winter training tip is: to work on the basics! This is something that sounds as it is, basic, but it is very important for our training and is definitely something that I make sure I get into all coaching sessions I deliver and every......
New research into equestrian body protection delivers surprising results. FOMO, the company behind the UK’s newest body protector FAZE that was launched earlier this year has just released the first findings in a study into body protection for the equestrian market. FOMO was awarded an......
So after a good final few runs of the season, finishing with both my own & Carrick Diamond Bard (Gerry)’s first CCI3*-L at Bicton, all of the horses enjoyed a holiday in the field! They are all so different and have run at different levels......
The year 2020 began as the launch year for FOMO, with our final testing dates and approval set for spring, and a series of launch events thereafter at various equestrian shows and competitions up and down the country. However, as we are all acutely aware......
It’s almost Christmas and what a year it has been – lockdowns, shows cancelled..! We did however still manage to compete in our first ever Hunter Trials kitted out in our FOMO FAZE body protector and matching XC colours. We also made it to some......
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