Falls

Top horse on the mend after heavy fall

This elite showjumper is making good progress after being operated on for a fracture

German showjumper injured in repeat fall

Katrin Eckermann fell at the same jump twice during Aachen CHIO

Event rider breaks vertebrae in schooling fall

This popular event rider is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines as he recovers from his injuries

Denis Lynch suffers heavy fall in Rotterdam

His mount was taken to a local veterinary clinic for assessment and treatment after falling in the grand prix

British grand prix rider in hospital with severe concussion after fall

Competition at Keysoe Premier League show on Saturday was temporarily halted to allow the rider to receive medical treatment

Riders speak out about missed fractures

Dozens of riders report to H&H that they have been sent home from hospital with misdiagnosed fractures

Jockey making good progress after life-threatening fall

A Grand National winner is recovery from liver surgery after being kicked in the stomach during a fall two days ago

Jockey Martin Dwyer recovering after fall

Martin Dwyer is recovering after being knocked unconscious for around 6 mins

New safety device contains emergency details for riders

A new device is designed to deliver riders’ vital information to emergency responders in the event of an accident — without the need for a phone call

Dealing with a heavy horse fall [H&H VIP]

Horses are surprisingly tough when it comes to falls. Find out when you do — and don't — have to worry

Belgian showjumper Nick Motmans on life support machine after schooling fall

The Belgian showjumper with a talent for Derby classes remains on life support in hospital

Lauren Shannon's eventing blog: injury brings an abrupt end to the season

Our eventing blogger learns the hard way that it's not sensible to take young horses cross-country schooling on her own

Luhmühlen to soften track after receiving 'a lot of flak' in the German press

Organisers say next year's CIC3* track will be more suitable for young horses after proving too difficult for some

Teenage event rider killed in 'fluke' fall

Lucy Woolley, who was 16, died the day after falling from her eventer when it was spooked by a tractor out hacking. Her mother said she had 'lived for' her riding

American event rider dies in fall at home

Popular amateur rider Christine Brown was killed in a fall while jumping at home. Friends and family are raising money for a permanent memorial at the Kentucky Horse Park, close to her home — where the Rolex Horse Trials take place

Eventer Laura Collett is 'stable' after heavy fall at Tweseldown

Laura is intensive care after falling from her horse in an intermediate section at Tweseldown on Monday. Connections say she is in a stable condition

Jockey in intensive care with head injuries

Brian Toomey suffered 'life threatening' injuries in a fall during a hurdle race at Perth

Tributes paid to young rider killed in freak fall

Jess Gill, who worked for Chiltern & Thames Rider magazine, suffered severe head injuries when her horse fell out hacking

Rider in coma after falling from her horse out hacking

Colleagues say it is "touch and go" for Jessica Gill, who is a reporter for a local riding magazine

Tim Stockdale breaks ribs in fall at home

The popular showjumper — who broke his neck 18 months ago — suffered cracked ribs falling from a young horse