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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Eventing safety
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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Rider dies in US cross-country training fall
Cross-country schooling fall claims the life of an eventing rider in Leesburg, Virginia.
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Young eventer dies in cross-country fall at French champs
Thaïs Méheust was a rising star with many wins to her name. Her dream was to represent France at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
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Amazing dies following Irish cross-country fall
German-bred mare sustained a catastrophic injury on the cross country at Millstreet.
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Rotational fall claims life of US eventing rider
Jeffie Chapin fatally injured after rotational fall during cross-country warmup in Vermont in the US.
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Equestrian 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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Rider who died in British cross-country fall named
Rider who died in cross-country accident in Britain earlier this month named as Clare Bedford, 31.
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Two riders, one horse die in eventing accidents
Accidents in Britain and the US claim the lives of two riders, one a 13-year-old and her horse.
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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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British survey takes close look at eventing horse injuries and issues
Survey on injuries and falls in British eventing horses used to advise trainers, riders and owners on prevention.
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“One step at a time” for injured eventer Jonty Evans
Evans walks into event more than three months after suffering a serious cross-country injury.
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Fatal fall claims life of young eventing horse
Shannondale Julius died almost instantly after breaking his neck in a cross-country warm-up fall.
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