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.”

“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.”

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.

Leading Canadian equine organizations form consortium to increase awareness of brain injuries and mental health in the Canadian equine industry.

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.

Differences between impacts that led to concussions and those that did not related to how and where the brain shakes.

This year’s #Riders4HelmetsRiders4Helmets International Helmet Awareness Day is on track to have more than 700 participating retailers in 19 countries.

CBD and NMDA antagonist could reduce post-injury brain cell inflammation, headache, pain and other symptoms associated with concussion.

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