Topic:Protective Equipment
Protective equipment for horses encompasses a range of gear designed to safeguard various parts of the equine body during different activities or conditions. This equipment includes items such as leg wraps, boots, blankets, and fly masks, each serving specific functions to prevent injury, provide comfort, or protect against environmental factors. Leg wraps and boots are often used to support tendons and ligaments during exercise or transport. Blankets can provide warmth or shield against weather conditions, while fly masks protect against insects. This page compiles peer-reviewed research studies and scholarly articles that explore the design, effectiveness, and application of protective equipment in equine management and welfare.
Horse-play: survey of accidents with horses. Horse-riding is increasing in popularity. During 1971 and 1972 154 patients had horse-related injuries of sufficient severity to warrant admission to the Radcliffe Infirmary. The injuries sustained are more common and more severe than generally appreciated and are comparable to those sustained by motor-cyclists. Supervision of children is often insufficient and protective leg and head gear is commonly quite inadequate, even when worn.