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- M R Whitlock.
- Wellhouse NHS Trust, Barnet General Hospital, Herts, United Kingdom.
- Br J Sports Med. 1999 Jun 1;33(3):212-4.
ObjectivesTo determine the distribution of injuries in the eventing discipline of equestrian sports and the effectiveness of the protective equipment worn.MethodsData on all injuries sustained in the cross country phase over fixed obstacles were collected from 54 days of competition from 1992 to 1997. This involved 16,940 rides.ResultsData on a total of 193 injuries were collected, which included two deaths. This represents an injury rate of 1.1%. Head and facial injuries represented the largest group (31%), with one third of these requiring treatment in hospital. All riders were wearing protective helmets and body protectors.ConclusionsEventing is one of the most dangerous equestrian sports. Improved protective equipment, which is mandatory for 1999, should reduce the severity of these injuries.
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