Product Description

Medical Armband for Eventing

A medical armband for eventing is a necessity for every three-day eventer. It is mandatory for most events. It consists of a plastic pouch with a hook-and-loop armband to hold a medical information card.  This has areas for you to add personal info such as your name, birthdate, gender, address, phone number, blood type, allergies, and emergency contacts. In case of any kind of emergency or accident, you want as much preparation as possible. The medical armband for eventing provides means of giving important information to those around you if incapacitated or injured. Also, always make sure you keep your card as updated as you can.

• Adjustable
• Waterproof, high-quality plastic covering
• Easy visibility of card and information
• Includes both Info Sheet and the Armband Itself

Why is this product so important?

It’s required for cross country…

“An approved and completed medical card or medical bracelet is required any time while jumping. Medical cards must enclose in a transparent, waterproof carrier. They must attach securely to the competitor’s upper arm on the outside of the competitor’s clothing. Medical bracelets must be visible on the competitor’s wrist. Cards must include any relevant medical history, injury (particularly to the head), drug allergies and current medication. If wearing a medical bracelet, any relevant medical history, injury (particularly to the head) drug allergies and current medication must be included in the online medical form of the bracelet’s vendor website or integrally in the bracelet. Athletes are responsible to record all injuries on the card or in the case of a medical bracelet, update their medical information online. Failure in wearing one’s own medical card or bracelet shall be a penalty by a fine of $100.”

-USEA/USEF Rulebook, U.S. Equestrian Federation Rules for Eventing

Even more pertinent information on all different kinds of rules and regulations is also available in the rest of the USEF Handbook. This is the complete 2018 version of the rulebook.