New research reveals scale of turnout injuries
New research suggests that horses get injured far more frequently than thought
Injuries
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Hard ground contributes to spate of hunting injuries
A spate of hunting falls in the past few weeks seem to have been aggravated by hard ground
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Proposal for FEI injuries database questioned by experts
The feasibility of a new International Equestrian Federation (FEI) injuries database, to record in detail the type, frequency and outcome of equine injuries occurring in competitions, has been questioned by experts
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Badminton Horse Trials injuries update
An update on the riders and horses injured during the cross-country phase of the Mitsubish Motors Badminton Horse Trials
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Showjumper Craig Rimell taken to hospital after slipping on ice
The 40-year-old former whipper-in for the Albrighton turned jumper hopes to be back in saddle within the fortnight
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Common hunting injuries
What are the other most frequently seen hunting injuries in horses and what can be done to minimise them?
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News on horses and rider injured during WEG cross-country
The only rider taken to hospital during the cross-country at the World Equestrian Games has been released, while there is also news on the three horses who were injured
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Rider and mother injured at Chatsworth Horse Trials
Joyse Clancey fell in the showjumping ring and the horse knocked over her mother and jumped into the crowd
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Rehabilitating a severely injured horse
How to reduce a horse's recovery time after serious injury
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Understanding the risks of tendon damage
The Animal Health Trust research has shown that horses competing at the top of their sport are more likely suffer tendon damage than those competing at lower levels
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High Court damages claim escalates to £1m
A road accident in which a loose horse was killed in a collision with a car in 2001 could result in damages of more than £1m being awarded to the driver and passenger
