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Rider dislodgement events in U.S. steeplechase racing: participation outcomes in riders and horses.
Injury epidemiology    June 15, 2026   doi: 10.1186/s40621-026-00696-z
Markowitz JS.Steeplechase jockeys compete in high-risk races requiring horses and riders to clear fixed obstacles at speed. Although rider dislodgement events are recognized hazards, their incidence and participation consequences are not well characterized. Methods: This retrospective observational study used publicly available race charts from United States National Steeplechase Association races (2023-2025). Dislodgement events were defined as falls or lost rider events. Incidence rates were calculated per 1,000 starts, and timber and hurdle races were compared using Poisson regression. Rider interruptio...