Lack of concussion awareness and misdiagnosis contribute to delayed recovery in horse riders

Library image.Research has highlighted the need for “vastly improved” awareness of concussion in horse sport – as progress is being made in this area. Mental health charity Riders Minds supported work on the effects of and recovery from concussion, and the level of understanding of the condition, carried out by researcher Amelia Collins. A Riders Minds […]

Falls, frangibles and concussion in the eventing safety spotlight

Library image. Are concussions being under-reported, should we be looking deeper into falls not at cross-country fences – and how can we make sure that frangible devices are activating correctly? These were the major talking points at the FEI Eventing Seminar (31 January to 1 February), led by FEI eventing committee chairman David O’Connor and FEI risk […]

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