FYI Many of the events here in Area 1 require medical armbands even if you are wearing a bracelet. Problem is lack of internet and/or cell service in some areas. Instead of saying you can use this brand but not that brand they just require all riders to use armbands. Purely a safety thing.
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That would be a Tagg Code bracelet, which is also what I wear. I’ve had all of the different models but the Survival Band (paracord braid) is my favorite. I wear it 24/7 and have an extra plate I had made engraved with my most important info braided into it too. I only take it off to clean it, so the clasp isn’t a huge deal. I have someone help me or I’ve actually managed to get pretty good at doing it myself. I like that the owners of the company are eventers (and local to me) and have worked with the local EMTs in the area that service our events in developing the product. Plus, there is no annual fee for maintaining your information on the website and they have some other cool uses for the QR codes (you can load your hunting and fishing licenses on them, etc.)[/QUOTE]
Thanks! And I won a $10 gift certificate to Top Rail Tack. I may just get one.
Joan, I don’t see how requiring riders to use an armband and not a wristband is legal given the new rule. A wristband with the relevant information on it (that is, not requiring online access) is just as legal as an armband.
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FYI Many of the events here in Area 1 require medical armbands even if you are wearing a bracelet. Problem is lack of internet and/or cell service in some areas. Instead of saying you can use this brand but not that brand they just require all riders to use armbands. Purely a safety thing.[/QUOTE]
Check with the USEA office, but I do not think a recognized Event is allowed to require that.
Under these new rules, what information is even required? I’m honestly surprised USEA doesn’t require health insurance information as part of membership. My medical armband that’s never worn has very outdated information.
My ID bracelet has quite a bit of information, but things like blood type etc, they don’t appear to be required based on the rule wording. I didn’t understand that one anyways, current drugs sure, pregnant or any other conditions absolutely. Anyways you can put all this stuff right on the bracelet; love the bracelet!
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Under these new rules, what information is even required? I’m honestly surprised USEA doesn’t require health insurance information as part of membership. My medical armband that’s never worn has very outdated information.
My ID bracelet has quite a bit of information, but things like blood type etc, they don’t appear to be required based on the rule wording. I didn’t understand that one anyways, current drugs sure, pregnant or any other conditions absolutely. Anyways you can put all this stuff right on the bracelet; love the bracelet![/QUOTE]
We have 2 from ROAD ID. One is the the slim and the other is their regular.
My DD bracelet on the regular reads:
Daughter’s name DOB
Name phone # Dad (emergency contact)
Name phone # Mom (emergency contact)
No known allergies
No current medications
No existing conditions
Her slim reads:
Name DOB
Name phone # dad
Name phone # mom
No med HX NKA
No current medications
The slim is one line less than the regular. The Pony Club requires DOB and two emergency numbers.
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Under these new rules, what information is even required? I’m honestly surprised USEA doesn’t require health insurance information as part of membership. My medical armband that’s never worn has very outdated information.
My ID bracelet has quite a bit of information, but things like blood type etc, they don’t appear to be required based on the rule wording. I didn’t understand that one anyways, current drugs sure, pregnant or any other conditions absolutely. Anyways you can put all this stuff right on the bracelet; love the bracelet![/QUOTE]
This is what the rule says
- MEDICAL CARDS/MEDICAL BRACELETS. An approved and completed medical card or medical bracelet is required any time while jumping. Medical cards must be enclosed in a transparent, waterproof carrier. Medical cards must be securely attached to the competitor’s upper arm on the outside of the competitor’s clothing. Medical bracelets must be visible on the competitor’s wrist. Medical 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 to wear one’s own medical card or bracelet shall be penalized by a fine of $100. (Payable to the Organizing Committee)
Personally, I always carry a copy of my medical insurance card in my Medical Armband.
Another happy RoadID customer here. I use the online service as I do have relevant medical history, should I be incapacitated, and I have a non-interactive one as well that has all that printed on it. I wear mine quite a bit, because my job requires me to be out alone in the woods and I don’t carry a wallet, and I hack out/ride alone quite frequently (horse has a neckstrap with my phone number on it). I do typically wear my armband at events, simply for the ease of access, and it doesn’t bother me.
Question for anyone here who uses the Road ID. I’m probably going to get one mostly for cycling, does anyone else use it for cycling/running (or riding, really) and know if it’s prevalent enough for EMS to look for it/call for the info?
They’re pretty popular for runners (I already had one before the eventing rules changed to allow them)-- I have no idea about cyclists though. I’ve been told that EMTs are trained to check for bracelets, and certainly if you end up in a hospital they will check.
Try TaggCode! I just bought mine. They have more styles and have a super affordable option that’s just $25. Also they just sponsored my friend 
They’re also developing a feature where you can schedule with them when you’re going to go ride (or run, or bike, or hunt) alone so they can contact your emergency contact if anything happens. It’s a great option.
But yes, be prepared for people to stop you about 457 times per horse show and remind you that you don’t have your medical armband 
They mean well.
RoadID already has an app for your phone that will alert a contact if you are stationary for more than 5 minutes on a ride/run, AND give them your location. It’ll track your route as well. It can also turn the default screen on your phone into an ICE screen - with 2 contacts to call, and a line for drug allergies etc.
looking on the website for road id and it doesn’t have plain as day where to put in the serial number. You have to hunt and go to myroadid.com and then enter 2 sets of numbers. I don’t like that
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RoadID already has an app for your phone that will alert a contact if you are stationary for more than 5 minutes on a ride/run, AND give them your location. It’ll track your route as well. It can also turn the default screen on your phone into an ICE screen - with 2 contacts to call, and a line for drug allergies etc.[/QUOTE]
I use this App and love it! Just be warned that it only works where you have a cell signal.
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looking on the website for road id and it doesn’t have plain as day where to put in the serial number. You have to hunt and go to myroadid.com and then enter 2 sets of numbers. I don’t like that[/QUOTE]
The site for that is separate (myroadid.com) and is listed on the bracelet with the pin and serial number.
Still, more cumbersome and an EMT is going to have to know myroadid.com instead of roadid.com. And you have to hunt for a link to enter 2 separate codes.
I want to hear from EMT’s on what they like best.
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The site for that is separate (myroadid.com) and is listed on the bracelet with the pin and serial number.[/QUOTE]
It’s literally written on the bracelet:. " Call this 1800 number or Go to myroadid.com, serial and pin on back." Then you look on the back and there are the serial and pin, clearly labelled. And when you pull up myroadid.com, the first screen and is for inputting the serial and pin. I tested mine and it is very simple. EMTs may or may not like it, of course, but if you have a cell signal pretty straightforward. Of course the biggest problem with all of them including the armband is that people don’t update the information regularly.
I did a rule change proposal for Equine Canada to allow medical bracelets as well as armbands, for next year’s rules. We’ll see if they put it forward to the membership.
