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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Rider safety
“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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Riding alone? New alert system could save you (and your horse)
Kickstarter campaign being launched for EquiSure alert system, which connects horse and rider to help when needed.
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Eventer killed in cross-country accident in France
French rider Maxime Debost has died following a fatal fall on the cross-country of a CCI1* at Chateaubriant today.
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Study notes link between adolescent concussion and Multiple Sclerosis
A new study published in the Annals of Neurology found a link between head trauma in adolescence, particularly if repeated, with a raised risk of later developing multiple sclerosis.
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Due for a new helmet? Now’s the time for horse riders to buy in
Get a discounted helmet on September 16 and 17, for International Helmet Awareness Day.
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New frontier for concussion testing as rugby players put to the test
Test measures biomarkers present in the saliva and urine to be done on a hand-held device.
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Actions of others behind rider injuries in one in six cases, study finds
Causes of the injuries generated by other humans were grouped into five major categories.
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Online safety training extended to equestrian groups
The Horse Portal will provide University of Kentucky’s Saddle Up Safely (SUS) program partners with equine safety and welfare training.
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