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Citation

Ingemarson H, Grevsten S, Thoren L. J. Trauma 1989; 29(1): 25-30.

Affiliation

Department of Surgery, University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1989, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2911099

Abstract

Riding accidents can be of a serious nature. Knowledge of risk factors is of essential value in the prevention of injuries. From the years 1969 through 1982 a series of 53 lethal riding injuries is analysed with reference to the rider, the horse, and the environment. Craniocerebral injuries dominate in this series, indicating the importance of adequately protecting helmets. Among the victims the female sex is dominating before the age of 25 and the males above this age. Older horses are less frequently involved in these accidents than younger ones. A long training period for riders under surveillance of a teacher is of outmost importance. Outdoor riding should be recommended only to experienced riders.

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