FREE SHIPPING over $40
OVER 9000 FIVE-STAR REVIEWS
5% OFF ALL SUBSCRIPTIONS
100% HAPPINESS GUARANTEE
Analyze Diet
0
Home / Equine Research Bank / Br J Sports Med / Riding and other equestrian injuries: considerable severity.
British journal of sports medicine1987; 21(1); 22-24; doi: 10.1136/bjsm.21.1.22

Riding and other equestrian injuries: considerable severity.

Abstract: All horse-related injuries presenting to an Accident Service over a two-year period were investigated. 237 patients presented. The injuries were not considerable in absolute number but were in severity. There was a high morbidity with 22% of all patients requiring admission to hospital, 50% of all admissions because of head injuries. At least seven life-threatening injuries were identified and there were other severe pelvic and spinal injuries. The wearing of protective head gear remains the most important safety measure.
Get Full Text
Publication Date: 1987-03-01 PubMed ID: 3580722PubMed Central: PMC1478604DOI: 10.1136/bjsm.21.1.22Google Scholar: Lookup
The Equine Research Bank provides access to a large database of publicly available scientific literature. Inclusion in the Research Bank does not imply endorsement of study methods or findings by Mad Barn.
LinkedInCopy
  • Journal Article

Summary

This research summary has been generated with artificial intelligence and may contain errors and omissions. Refer to the original study to confirm details provided. Submit correction.

This research article investigates the severity of horse-related injuries over a two-year period. While the number of injuries is not high, their severity and associated morbidity is considerable, highlighting the importance of wearing protective headgear.

Objectives of the Study

The study aimed to:

  • Analyze horse-related injuries that presented at an Accident Service over two years.
  • Determine the severity and types of injuries.
  • Assess the frequency of hospital admissions due to these injuries.
  • Identify life-threatening injuries caused by horse-related activities.
  • Reiterate the significance of wearing protective headgear while engaging in equestrian activities.

Methodology

  • The study was conducted over a span of two years.
  • All horse-related injuries presenting to the specified Accident Service during this period were investigated.
  • Details regarding the nature of the injury, severity, any hospital admissions required, and other relevant data were collected and analyzed.

Results of the Study

  • A total of 237 patients with horse-related injuries presented to the Accident Service during the study period.
  • Despite the number of injuries not being high in absolute terms, they were significant in terms of severity.
  • The study found high morbidity rates associated with these injuries, with 22% of patients needing hospital admission.
  • 50% of the hospital admissions were due to head injuries.
  • The study identified at least seven life-threatening injuries and several severe pelvic and spinal injuries.

Conclusions and Recommendations

  • The study emphasized the serious nature of horse-related injuries, including their high morbidity rates and severity.
  • It reiterated the importance of safety measures, particularly wearing protective headgear, to prevent severe head injuries.
  • In light of the findings, the authors recommend more stringent safety procedures and improved protective gear for individuals participating in horse-related activities.

Cite This Article

APA
Lloyd RG. (1987). Riding and other equestrian injuries: considerable severity. Br J Sports Med, 21(1), 22-24. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.21.1.22

Publication

British journal of sports medicine
ISSN: 0306-3674
NlmUniqueID: 0432520
Country: England
Language: English
Volume: 21
Issue: 1
Pages: 22-24

Researcher Affiliations

Lloyd, R G

    MeSH Terms

    • Accidental Falls
    • Adult
    • Animals
    • Athletic Injuries / epidemiology
    • Child
    • Craniocerebral Trauma / epidemiology
    • England
    • Female
    • Horses
    • Humans
    • Male
    • Middle Aged
    • Protective Clothing
    • Spinal Injuries / epidemiology

    References

    This article includes 4 references
    1. Barber HM. Horse-play: survey of accidents with horses.. Br Med J 1973 Sep 8;3(5879):532-4.
      pubmed: 4795373doi: 10.1136/bmj.3.5879.532google scholar: lookup
    2. Edixhoven P, Sinha SC, Dandy DJ. Horse injuries.. Injury 1981 Jan;12(4):279-82.
      pubmed: 7263029doi: 10.1016/0020-1383(81)90201-1google scholar: lookup
    3. Pounder DJ. "The grave yawns for the horseman." Equestrian deaths in South Australia 1973-1983.. Med J Aust 1984 Nov 10;141(10):632-5.
      pubmed: 6493111doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1984.tb113173.xgoogle scholar: lookup
    4. Muwanga LC, Dove AF. Head protection for horse riders: a cause for concern.. Arch Emerg Med 1985 Jun;2(2):85-7.
      pubmed: 4015803doi: 10.1136/emj.2.2.85google scholar: lookup

    Citations

    This article has been cited 20 times.
    1. Millet GP, Brocherie F, Burtscher J. Olympic Sports Science-Bibliometric Analysis of All Summer and Winter Olympic Sports Research.. Front Sports Act Living 2021;3:772140.
      doi: 10.3389/fspor.2021.772140pubmed: 34746779google scholar: lookup
    2. Meredith L, Ekman R, Thomson R. Horse-related incidents and factors for predicting injuries to the head.. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med 2018;4(1):e000398.
      doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2018-000398pubmed: 30167320google scholar: lookup
    3. Carmichael SP 2nd, Davenport DL, Kearney PA, Bernard AC. On and off the horse: mechanisms and patterns of injury in mounted and unmounted equestrians.. Injury 2014 Sep;45(9):1479-83.
      doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2014.03.016pubmed: 24767580google scholar: lookup
    4. Srinivasan V, Pierre C, Plog B, Srinivasan K, Petraglia AL, Huang JH. Straight from the horse's mouth: neurological injury in equestrian sports.. Neurol Res 2014 Oct;36(10):873-7.
      doi: 10.1179/1743132814Y.0000000373pubmed: 24725290google scholar: lookup
    5. Kuhl HN, Ritchie D, Taveira-Dick AC, Hoefling KA, Russo SA. Concussion history and knowledge base in competitive equestrian athletes.. Sports Health 2014 Mar;6(2):136-8.
      doi: 10.1177/1941738113508073pubmed: 24587863google scholar: lookup
    6. Sandiford N, Buckle C, Alao U, Davidson J, Ritchie J. Injuries associated with recreational horse riding and changes over the last 20 years: a review.. JRSM Short Rep 2013 May;4(5):2042533313476688.
      doi: 10.1177/2042533313476688pubmed: 23772313google scholar: lookup
    7. Balendra G, Turner M, McCrory P, Halley W. Injuries in amateur horse racing (point to point racing) in Great Britain and Ireland during 1993-2006.. Br J Sports Med 2007 Mar;41(3):162-6.
      doi: 10.1136/bjsm.2006.033894pubmed: 17138629google scholar: lookup
    8. Meyers MC. Effect of equitation training on health and physical fitness of college females.. Eur J Appl Physiol 2006 Sep;98(2):177-84.
      doi: 10.1007/s00421-006-0258-xpubmed: 16896731google scholar: lookup
    9. McCrory P, Turner M, LeMasson B, Bodere C, Allemandou A. An analysis of injuries resulting from professional horse racing in France during 1991-2001: a comparison with injuries resulting from professional horse racing in Great Britain during 1992-2001.. Br J Sports Med 2006 Jul;40(7):614-8.
      doi: 10.1136/bjsm.2006.028449pubmed: 16687479google scholar: lookup
    10. Turner M, McCrory P, Halley W. Injuries in professional horse racing in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland during 1992-2000.. Br J Sports Med 2002 Dec;36(6):403-9.
      doi: 10.1136/bjsm.36.6.403pubmed: 12453834google scholar: lookup
    11. Moss PS, Wan A, Whitlock MR. A changing pattern of injuries to horse riders.. Emerg Med J 2002 Sep;19(5):412-4.
      doi: 10.1136/emj.19.5.412pubmed: 12204987google scholar: lookup
    12. Costa-Paz M, Aponte-Tinao L, Muscolo DL. Injuries to polo riders: a prospective evaluation.. Br J Sports Med 1999 Oct;33(5):329-31; discussion 331-2.
      doi: 10.1136/bjsm.33.5.329pubmed: 10522635google scholar: lookup
    13. Whitlock MR. Injuries to riders in the cross country phase of eventing: the importance of protective equipment.. Br J Sports Med 1999 Jun;33(3):212-4.
      doi: 10.1136/bjsm.33.3.212pubmed: 10378076google scholar: lookup
    14. Paix BR. Rider injury rates and emergency medical services at equestrian events.. Br J Sports Med 1999 Feb;33(1):46-8.
      doi: 10.1136/bjsm.33.1.46pubmed: 10027058google scholar: lookup
    15. Watt GM, Finch CF. Preventing equestrian injuries. Locking the stable door.. Sports Med 1996 Sep;22(3):187-97.
      doi: 10.2165/00007256-199622030-00005pubmed: 8883215google scholar: lookup
    16. Quinn S, Bird S. Influence of saddle type upon the incidence of lower back pain in equestrian riders.. Br J Sports Med 1996 Jun;30(2):140-4.
      doi: 10.1136/bjsm.30.2.140pubmed: 8799599google scholar: lookup
    17. Kujala UM, Heinonen OJ, Lehto M, Järvinen M, Bergfeld JA. Equipment, drugs and problems of the competition and team physician.. Sports Med 1988 Oct;6(4):197-209.
      doi: 10.2165/00007256-198806040-00002pubmed: 3067308google scholar: lookup
    18. Bixby-Hammett D, Brooks WH. Common injuries in horseback riding. A review.. Sports Med 1990 Jan;9(1):36-47.
      doi: 10.2165/00007256-199009010-00004pubmed: 2408117google scholar: lookup
    19. Sayres WG Jr. Ride and tie. A hybrid sport with synergistic potential for injury.. West J Med 1990 Sep;153(3):319-21.
      pubmed: 2219900
    20. Silver JR, Parry JM. Hazards of horse-riding as a popular sport.. Br J Sports Med 1991 Jun;25(2):105-10.
      doi: 10.1136/bjsm.25.2.105pubmed: 1751891google scholar: lookup
    Subscribe to our newsletter
    Join 99,344 horse owners like you who receive our email updates on horse health and nutrition.