Falls

Dressage rider left with partially collapsed lung and lacerated liver after fall

Demelza Hawes was riding Disco Diva in the advanced medium at Addington when the accident took place

25 riders who (thankfully) defied the laws of gravity

We've all been there — that moment when things go wrong and you're certain that your next port of call is going to be the ground. Here's a few examples of when riders miraculously stayed in the saddle

How to fall off a horse as safely as possible

No amount of positive thinking can avoid the fact that at some point we will all fall off — find out which technique will save you the most injuries...

6 things sure to humiliate every rider

Just when you think you’re at the top of your game, something will happen to bring you back down to earth with a bump...

Young girl suffers 'life-changing' injuries in fall

Maisie Welsh, 11, was riding round farm tracks when her seven-year-old Welsh section C uncharacteristically spooked

Rider falls from horse in terrifying lion chase

The footage has been viewed more than 100,000 times

‘I’m actually very lucky’: top eventers suffer falls as season draws to a close

Find out which of the world’s top event riders have fallen at the end of the eventing season

7 things people say when you have a horse-related injury

When your horse suffers an injury everyone is queuing up with kind listening ears and sympathy. But when you suffer a horse-related injury you may find it to be a slightly different story. The following may sound familiar...

'My hat saved my life' says rider who broke neck in fall

The injured rider is calling for others to ensure their hats are up to standard and professionally fitted

Horse fatally injured showjumping in Munich

The nine-year-old gelding broke his leg in the fall while his Irish rider was airlifted to hospital

Rider stresses importance of replacing hat after serious fall

Vicky Smith's hat had just a slight scuff and stain on the outside after the fall, but the internal protective layer was seriously damaged

Event rider in life-threatening fall to complete triathlon

Sophie McCormack had a serious fall at Rockingham Horse Trials

Eventer in crashing hunting fall gives warning to fellow riders *VIDEO*

Several horses landed just inches from Alice Pearson and her horse following their fall

New air jacket tests to focus on everyday falls

An air jacket manufacturer is planning independant research into how they perform in the most common types of fall

Volunteers rescue seriously injured rider lost in dense forest

The rider has credited a volunteer search and rescue team with saving her after she fell from her horse during a 10-mile pleasure ride

British event rider air-lifted to hospital after schooling fall

Louise Harwood was riding a youngster at home when the accident happened

More falls at four-stars and championships: event riders react to falls analysis

The man behind the analysis asks: Are we allowing riders who are not proficient enough to take part in three- and four-star events?

'It could have been my skull': rider urges others to wear a helmet

Holly Haward had a serious fall at the Essex and Suffolk hunt team chase

Eventer makes incredible recovery after heart attack at Moreton Morrell

After suffering a heart attack, multiple cardiac arrests, being kicked in the head, three weeks in a coma, septicaemia and pneumonia, this event rider has returned to competition

13 heart-stopping moments at Burghley Horse Trials *PICTURES*

Take a look at our thrills and spills gallery from this premier three-day-event