Posted on Jun 6, 2024
Horse sports are a leading cause of traumatic brain injuries. Can they be made safer?
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The risks of traumatic brain injuries in American football are well known, but some researchers have found that sports involving horses are also a leading cause.
These injuries can be fatal and usually occur during falls of either the rider or both the horse and the rider. Last month, British event rider Georgie Campbell died after a fall while competing in the Bicton International Horse Trials in Devon, England. Her death has renewed focus on the perennial issue of safety in the sport.
These injuries can be fatal and usually occur during falls of either the rider or both the horse and the rider. Last month, British event rider Georgie Campbell died after a fall while competing in the Bicton International Horse Trials in Devon, England. Her death has renewed focus on the perennial issue of safety in the sport.
Horse sports are a leading cause of traumatic brain injuries. Can they be made safer?
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Horses and Horseback Riding
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I think riding a bike or just running on your own two legs is both safer and better for both horse and rider. But then again all the women I have known in my life who like riding horses would disagree. And I don’t live out west nor am I native American where the entire culture is based around the horse. So they would probably probably make me walk.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
SGT Kevin Hughes I Know Better than Telling My Middle Granddaughter No! She Likes Horses!
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SGT Kevin Hughes
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel - my first girlfriend had one and later in life when we got engaged I had the horse studded so she could have her very own horse. Neither one of those horses like me.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
SGT Kevin Hughes - While My "Dawes" Family has a "History" with Horses, I'm in the Same Camp with You, Horses Don't Like Me!
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I have been around horses most of my life. When we came back from Alaska my kids were 8 and 5. I bought 4 good horses and they learned to ride very well. We lived off base (Ft Lewis) but could ride the tank trails on base if no field maneuvers were going one. We often packed a lunch and rode most of the day. My kids got very proficient at riding.
Now, regarding equestrian sports, I fully support protective head gear. Just look at our Rodeo competitors.
An old adage:
The best thing for the inside of a man is the outside of a horse.
Now, regarding equestrian sports, I fully support protective head gear. Just look at our Rodeo competitors.
An old adage:
The best thing for the inside of a man is the outside of a horse.
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