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British journal of sports medicine2002; 36(6); 403-409; doi: 10.1136/bjsm.36.6.403

Injuries in professional horse racing in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland during 1992-2000.

Abstract: Professional horse racing is an exciting and demanding sport with high injury rates. Surprisingly few epidemiological studies have been published and no prospective studies have been reported. This paper reviews the literature and provides a detailed breakdown of injuries in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland for 1992-2000. The introduction of protective equipment is discussed and evidence for its effectiveness put forward.
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Publication Date: 2002-11-28 PubMed ID: 12453834PubMed Central: PMC1724574DOI: 10.1136/bjsm.36.6.403Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research paper discusses the injury rates in professional horse racing in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland between 1992 and 2000, the use of protective equipment, and provides evidence backing its efficiency.

Overview of Injuries in Horse Racing

  • This section of the paper explores the rates of injury that were reported during professional horse racing during the specified time. It is indicated that the sport is demanding and has high injury rates which reiterates the need for an effective solution to mitigate the risks.
  • The researchers identified a gap in the existing body of knowledge by stating that only a few epidemiological studies had been undertaken concerning this subject and none of these had a prospective approach. The researchers’ focus on augmenting the information available about injuries in horse racing in both Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland is clear from this assessment.

Literature Review

  • The paper then goes on to review the currently available literature which is inferred to be lacking for this specific field. By studying the literature that does exist, the research takes a retrospective look at the injuries that took place in the given time period. This approach could potentially provide insights about the patterns, commonalities, or significant incidents of injuries in professional horse racing.
  • This review can be seen as platform that this current research builds upon, laying down the foundation for their study and providing context for their new findings.

Introduction of Protective Equipment

  • The research article discusses the implementation of the innovative solution of using protective equipment during professional horse racing. This incorporation of safety measures has been highlighted as a potentially effective intervention for reducing the high injury rates associated with the sport.
  • A detailed overview of different types of equipment and how they are supposed to function for ensuring the protection of the riders is presented here.

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Protective Equipment

  • The final section of the paper furnishes evidence which verifies the effectiveness of the implemented protective equipment. The basis of this evidence is either drawn from the results of the study carried out by the researchers or from an analysis of compiled data over the reviewed time period.
  • This portion of the paper confirms that the introduction of protective gear in horse racing has had a positive contribution to mitigating injuries, hence, justifying its implementation.

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Turner M, McCrory P, Halley W. (2002). Injuries in professional horse racing in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland during 1992-2000. Br J Sports Med, 36(6), 403-409. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.36.6.403

Publication

British journal of sports medicine
ISSN: 0306-3674
NlmUniqueID: 0432520
Country: England
Language: English
Volume: 36
Issue: 6
Pages: 403-409

Researcher Affiliations

Turner, M
  • Jockey Club, 42 Portman Square, London W1H 6EN, UK. JOCKEYDOC@aol.com
McCrory, P
    Halley, W

      MeSH Terms

      • Accidents, Occupational / mortality
      • Accidents, Occupational / statistics & numerical data
      • Animals
      • Athletic Injuries / epidemiology
      • Athletic Injuries / mortality
      • Brain Concussion / epidemiology
      • Fractures, Bone / epidemiology
      • Horses
      • Humans
      • Ireland / epidemiology
      • Joint Dislocations / epidemiology
      • United Kingdom / epidemiology

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