Simple Summary Attempts to reduce horse-related injuries and fatalities to humans have
mostly focused on personal protective equipment like helmets. In organizational contexts …

While the importance of improving horse-related safety seems self-evident, no
comprehensive study into understanding or reducing horse-related risk has been …

Simple Summary Equestrians continue to debate what they think, believe, feel and value as
superior safety-first principles during human–horse interactions. Some of these varying …

Simple Summary Although often highly rewarding, human-horse interactions can also be
dangerous. Using examples from equine and other contexts, this article acknowledges the …

Simple Summary There is a high risk of injury for people involved with horses in their work or
recreational pursuits. High risks are particularly evident for racing employees and …

Limited scientific evidence from other countries and plenty of anecdotal evidence suggest
that the risk of personal injury in equine veterinary practice is high. However, a …

Horses are found on many farms and are used by children and youth for recreation and farm
work. This presence increases exposure to activities that carry inherent risks for injuries from …

Data from a health risks of Australian veterinarians (HRAV) study were reviewed to identify
reported serious injuries incurred while working with horses and the factors associated with …

Simple Summary Epidemiological research details a high rate of horse-related injury,
despite technical countermeasures being widely available and largely affordable. Whilst …

BACKGROUND The dangers associated with horse riding, a popular activity throughout
Australia, are well documented; yet, few studies have comprehensively described injuries …