1.1 本规范涵盖了最低性能标准，并描述了用于马术运动和骑马的身体保护装置的测试方法。 1.2 本规范无意禁止考虑在制定本规范时未知的质量或性能得到改善的材料。 1.3 以英寸-磅单位表示的值应被视为标准值。括号中给出的值仅供参考。 1.4 本标准并不旨在解决与其使用相关的所有安全问题（如果有的话）。 本标准的使用者有责任在使用前建立适当的安全、健康和环境实践，并确定监管限制的适用性。 1.5 本国际标准是根据世界贸易组织技术性贸易壁垒委员会发布的《关于制定国际标准、指南和建议的原则的决定》中确立的国际公认的标准化原则制定的。

1.1 This specification covers minimum performance criteria and describes test methods for body protectors for use in horse sports and horseback riding. 1.2 It is not the intention of this specification to bar from consideration materials of improved quality or performance not known at the time of development of this specification. 1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only. 1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.