Cross-country injury claims life of World Champ Allstar B
An injury on the Aachen cross-country has claimed the life of 2018 World Champion eventing horse Allstar B.
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Eventing safety
Articles relating to the safety aspects of eventing, particularly the cross-country phase.
Injuries claim lives of two horses on Bramham cross-country
Two eventing horses succumb to injuries on the cross-country of the Bramham International Horse Trials in Britain.
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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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Training accident claims life of young eventer Tiggy Hancock
15-year-old member of Ireland’s Pony High-Performance Eventing Programme suffers fatal injuries at a squad training event on June 16.
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Irish-bred eventer Hendrix dies in cross-country fall
A fatal accident at a roll-top obstacle at Britain’s Bicton International Horse Trials has claimed the life of Irish sport horse Hendrix.
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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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South African equestrian dies after rotational fall
Young rider Melissa Tratschler died following a rotational fall during a lesson on Ocrober 16.
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Popular eventer Sparrow’s Nio dies on US cross-country
The connemara-thoroughbred cross advanced eventer collapsed between fences at an event in Virginia.
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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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Mare collapses and dies on US cross-country course
The death of Some Like It Hot, 19, at an Ohio event is being investigated as part of the US Eventing Association’s Cardiopulmonary Research Study.
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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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Big boost for US eventing’s $500K safety fund
The Manton Foundation establishes a $250,000 matching grant to bolster fundraising efforts to improve safety on cross-country courses.
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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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Horse, rider die in US cross-country accident
Rotational fall claims the life of Canadian eventer Katharine Morel and her horse Kerry On at an event in Florida at the weekend.
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Eventing forum to explore public perception of horse sport
How eventing will be perceived in 10 years is among the topics to be covered at the Eventing Risk Management Seminar and Forum later this month.
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Shoulder fracture claims life of 5* horse at Pau Horse Trials
Swiss-owned OTTB eventer Archie Rocks euthanised after cross-country fall at CCI5*event in France.
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Second US rider dies in cross-country training accident
Eventing rider and neuroscientist Melanie Tallent has died after sustaining injuries in a cross-country schooling accident in Pennsylvania.
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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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