The innovative protective waistcoat for equestrian sports is characterised by a hexagonal structure that guarantees maximum efficiency in terms of coverage (by generating closed surfaces) and mobility (6 sides, mobility through axes of 30°, 90° and 150°). The hexagons are arranged in composite shapes to create a protective system that offers both mobility and maximum protection where necessary. The material used, Crash Absorb, is a special water-repellent viscoelastic nitrile rubber that is suitably perforated to make it capable of guaranteeing the highest levels of protection, comfort and breathability.