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We all assume risk when we ride and work around our horses. But would you know what to do if the worst happens and someone, including yourself, falls off?
By: Kim Izzo | June 16, 2020
According to statistics, fractures account for 25-28% of all horse-related injuries in the US (we don’t have any recent Canadian stats, unfortunately), and concussions account for 9.5% of all show jumping injuries. Perhaps more surprising was that less experience meant a greater chance for falls and injuries, but the most experienced riders – and professionals – had the highest incidences of severe injury. Sadly, there was also a correlation between experience and lack of wearing a helmet; those who were professional horse trainers were least likely to wear a helmet when mounted.
Even if you’re a pleasure rider who just loves to go out on the trail for an hour or more, you should know what to do in an emergency. To help, we’ve created a list of rider survival tips that hopefully you’ll never need...
Read more here:
https://horse-canada.com/magazine/rider-health/crash-burn-emergency-first-aid-riders/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Carrot+Stretches+%7C+Riding+Camps+in+Limbo+%7C+First+Aid+for+Riders+%7C+No+Chicken+For+You&utm_campaign=HC_Enewsletter2019-Wednesday+June+17%2C+2020
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