TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2008//
TI  - The effectiveness of safety equipment in horse racing falls
JO  - Proceedings of the International Research Council on the Biomechanics of Injury conference
A1  - Gibson, Tom
A1  - Thai, K.
A1  - Saxon, J.
A1  - Pollock, R.
SP  - 453
EP  - 456
VL  - 36
IS  - 
N2  - The effectiveness of the personal protective equipment used by jockeys and harness drivers in falls during racing was investigated. In Australia the wearing of helmets and protective vests is mandatory in both forms of the sport, though the equipment standards differ. The incidence of injury was analyzed and the mechanisms of injury investigated by video analysis of actual injury incidents. The effectiveness of the safety equipment was assessed through physical testing. The differing injury mechanisms and track surfaces in the two sports result in unique requirements for the protective equipment used. The needs for future development of improved equestrian personal protective equipment are outlined.<p /> 
LA  - en
SN  - 2235-3151
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -