Stride changes in Eventing horses may indicate onset of fatigue – study
The study team used data from a sternal-mounted sensor to analyse stride parameters between and at the jumps.
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Eventing safety
Articles relating to the safety aspects of eventing, particularly the cross-country phase.
Blood changes reveal challenges of Eventing cross country courses
While most tested parameters were back to normal the next morning, three remained elevated, including an indicator of heart fatigue.
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Sixteen factors increase likelihood of a successful Eventing cross-country – study
Researchers examined data around 107,348 horse starts worldwide, involving 16,640 unique horses, in FEI competitions between 2008 and 2018.
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Science provides the evidence to make Eventing safer, say researchers
“Our work demonstrates that there are opportunities available to make Eventing safer – it’s up to governing bodies to take the next steps.”
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British study identifies 16 risk factors for horse falls in Eventing cross country
The authors say interventions are possible to reduce the risk to horses and riders.
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Drop in rotational falls, but 24 eventing riders seriously injured in 2021
Fewer rotational falls in eventing in 2022, but in 2021, seven of the 29 such falls resulted in serious injury to riders, FEI data reveals.
Read moreFamily of fatally injured eventing rider raises £20K for rescue service
Danni Meehan, 32, died following a rotational fall at a training session just over a year ago.
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Cross-country eventing risks laid bare in latest research
Researchers say findings should spark discussions around whether safety could be a higher priority in course design.
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Simple Eventing interventions could reduce fall risks, say researchers
Researchers identify characteristics linked to an increased risk of Eventing falls, such as higher-level competitions, longer courses, and less experienced horses and athletes.
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Individual risk profiles could help reduce chances of Eventing mishaps – study
It is clear that appropriate management of individuals’ Eventing competition schedules is a key component of minimising risk.
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Frangible tech now mandatory for international cross-country jumps
The FEI has decreed that all international level cross-country jumps made after January 1, 2021 must incorporate frangible technology.
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Top eventer Paul Tapner suffers stroke after horse fall
Leading rider sustains two brain bleeds and a stroke after a fall while out hacking on August 5. Recovery “will be slowly over weeks and possibly months”.
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Trailblazing research helps predict rotational falls in eventing
Researcher says that reducing risk to competitors is a multi-faceted process with numerous fronts for possible improvement.
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New standard for frangible cross-country fences announced
“Realistic infield assessment to ensure fences don’t break too easily has been strongly debated and agreed … understanding the importance of balancing safety with true cross-country.”
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Eventer’s death prompts safety fund with $250K goal
“It may be too late for Kat and Kerry but if the tragic loss of their lives can lead to improved safety in their beloved sport, then maybe we can find a little light in this darkness.”
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Safety improvements in Aust eventing to follow coroner’s report
Coroner gives detailed recommendations to the sport of eventing in his reports into the deaths of Olivia Inglis and Caitlyn Fischer in 2016.
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Crush injury caused young eventing rider’s death, inquest finds
Coroner concludes that Iona Sclater suffered a fatal crush injury caused when the horse she was riding landed on top of her.
Read moreEquestrian body “committed to safety” as eventing deaths inquest concludes
Equestrian Australia “committed to learning from the outcomes” of Coronial Inquest into the deaths of Olivia Inglis and Caitlyn Fischer.
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Eventing deaths under scrutiny: Equestrian Australia “committed to safety”
A Coroner’s inquest into the deaths of Olivia Inglis, 17, and Caitlyn Fischer, 19, within weeks of each of in 2016, is under way in Australia.
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Eventing study to use video footage to help prevent injuries
Innovative project will review an online library of Eventing cross-country competitions.
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