Horse riders’ brain injury risk “5-fold higher” without a helmet
Of the horse riders who sustained skull fractures, six were not wearing helmets and their fractures were considered more complex than the one who was wearing a helmet.
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Rider safety
Free online course: How prepared are you for an equine emergency?
Course aims to raise awareness of keeping people safer when working under supervision at an incident involving a horse.
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Canada’s horse world gets serious about concussion and mental health
Leading Canadian equine organizations form consortium to increase awareness of brain injuries and mental health in the Canadian equine industry.
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Jonty Evans back in UK, “humbled by support” from well-wishers
Injured eventing rider passed fit to go home from Ireland after cross-country accident.
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The inside scoop on helmets – and how they save horse riders
There is no single most important material, or part of a helmet because the manufacturers and safety experts believe these materials must work together to protect the rider.
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TBI innovation: Brain injury diagnosed with a single drop of blood
“Biomarkers are a mine of information on patients’ state of health, it is up to us to decode them.”
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Researchers begin to unravel one of the mysteries of concussion
Differences between impacts that led to concussions and those that did not related to how and where the brain shakes.
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Breaking records, not the bank: Awareness day helps horse riders get safe
This year’s #Riders4HelmetsRiders4Helmets International Helmet Awareness Day is on track to have more than 700 participating retailers in 19 countries.
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“Concussion pill” on horizon as World Brain Day marked
CBD and NMDA antagonist could reduce post-injury brain cell inflammation, headache, pain and other symptoms associated with concussion.
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Price no guarantee of greater safety with horse riding helmets, study findings suggest
Since the company’s last test in 2014, “helmets have become better, but there are still major shortcomings”.
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Concussion not taken seriously enough in too many patients, say researchers
Everyone who suffers a slip, fall or head-knock needs to be aware of the potential risks of concussion, the study team says.
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NZ equestrian’s trust gives $75,000 boost to spinal injury research
NZ Spinal Cord injury research trust contributes to accelerate clinical trials using three-dimensional nerve bridges.
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Brain injury blood test to help concussion sufferers return to play
Latest concussion research outlines new blood test to brain injury biomarkers; traumatic brain injury (TBI) associated with an increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease; and women have a longer recovery period than men.
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Safety with horses focus of Aust national conference
People.Horses.Culture conference in Adelaide suitable for “anyone who supervises interactions between horses and people”.
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A leg up: Equestrian safety net helps out injured, ill horse folks
Equestrian Aid Foundation steps in to help horse people from all disciplines and professions.
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Microchipping for all horses under British passport plan
National Equine Forum told “The horse is central to our fabric of society, and we are working to ensure it is safeguarded”.
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Eventing falls will mean elimination for most riders under new British rules
Any competitor falling during their dressage test or on course of the show jumping or cross country phase will be eliminated and not allowed to continue on course.
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May the force be with you: Whizzy LED whip makes mark at equestrian innovation awards
Technology meets tradition at equestrian innovation awards, with some snazzy new products showcased.
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CranioSacral Therapy shows promise as concussion treatment – research
Definitive research into effective treatment modalities for concussion and mild brain injuries is lagging, despite increasing awareness.
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Staying ahead of brain injuries: Pioneering concussion study in jockeys
University of Kentucky researchers are collecting data on jockeys in the state’s thoroughbred racing industry in a pilot project focusing on injury prevention.
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