Hospital-treated injuries from horse riding in Victoria, Australia: time to refocus on injury prevention?
Siobhán O'ConnorPeta L HitchensLauren V FortingtonPublished in: BMJ open sport & exercise medicine (2018)
Horse-riding injuries have remained similar in their pattern (eg, types of injuries) since last reported in Victoria. HA and ED incidence rates have increased over the last 14 years. Refocusing on injury prevention countermeasures is recommended along with a clear plan for implementation and evaluation of their effectiveness in reducing injury.