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Young eventing rider, horse die after race-training incident

January 19, 2019January 27, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 4281 Views 0 Comments Obituary, Rider safety

Rider dies after gallops training fall after horse ruptures artery, caused by Gutteral Pouch Mycosis.

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Archived digital footage proves valuable in rider safety research

December 17, 2018December 20, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 3507 Views 2 Comments Rider safety

Footage is being used to digitally re-construct the speed, velocity and impact of falls in detail as part of work to improve rider safety.

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Concussion researchers put spotlight on rodeo riders

November 24, 2018November 28, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 3713 Views 7 Comments Rider safety

“A sport-specific RTP protocol sensitive to the particular culture of these athletes is an important first step in protecting the health and safety of rodeo athletes after a concussive injury.”

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Horse-riding mishaps a major cause of British A&E visits by girls, study find

November 4, 2018November 8, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 2697 Views 0 Comments Rider safety

“This study has some shed some light on the causes and scale of sport injuries and should act as a springboard for injury prevention initiatives.”

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Horse riders’ brain injury risk “5-fold higher” without a helmet

September 28, 2018October 3, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 5306 Views 0 Comments Rider safety

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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Free online course: How prepared are you for an equine emergency?

September 10, 2018September 13, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 24515 Views 2 Comments Rider safety

Course aims to raise awareness of keeping people safer when working under supervision at an incident involving a horse.

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The cross-country claimed several scalps, including the USA's Madeline Backus and P.S. Arianna.
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Canada’s horse world gets serious about concussion and mental health

September 8, 2018September 12, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 3754 Views 1 Comment Rider safety

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

August 25, 2018August 29, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 2655 Views 0 Comments Rider safety

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

August 18, 2018August 23, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 3709 Views 0 Comments Rider safety

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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Research published this week has shown not significantly impair symptoms or cognitive skills for one gender over another.
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TBI innovation: Brain injury diagnosed with a single drop of blood

August 5, 2018August 11, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 9865 Views 0 Comments Rider safety

“Biomarkers are a mine of information on patients’ state of health, it is up to us to decode them.”

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Features News 

Researchers begin to unravel one of the mysteries of concussion

July 24, 2018July 28, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 6908 Views 0 Comments Rider safety

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

July 22, 2018July 27, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 3415 Views 0 Comments Rider safety

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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The cross-country claimed several scalps, including the USA's Madeline Backus and P.S. Arianna.
Features News 

“Concussion pill” on horizon as World Brain Day marked

July 21, 2018July 26, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 7624 Views 0 Comments Rider safety

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

July 15, 2018July 19, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 20118 Views 0 Comments Rider safety

Since the company’s last test in 2014, “helmets have become better, but there are still major shortcomings”.

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News Research 

Concussion not taken seriously enough in too many patients, say researchers

July 3, 2018July 10, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 6122 Views 1 Comment Rider safety

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

July 1, 2018July 2, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 2313 Views 0 Comments Rider safety

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

April 26, 2018May 1, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 6411 Views 0 Comments Rider safety

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

April 24, 2018April 29, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 3463 Views 0 Comments OTTB, Rider safety

People.Horses.Culture conference in Adelaide suitable for “anyone who supervises interactions between horses and people”.

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Culture News 

A leg up: Equestrian safety net helps out injured, ill horse folks

April 10, 2018April 14, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 3897 Views 0 Comments Rider safety

Equestrian Aid Foundation steps in to help horse people from all disciplines and professions.

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Features News 

Microchipping for all horses under British passport plan

March 19, 2018March 22, 2018 Horsetalk.co.nz 3822 Views 0 Comments Biosecurity, Rider safety

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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