University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

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Traumatic Brain Injuries in Equestrian Sport

Traumatic Brain Injuries in Equestrian Sport

Equestrians are athletes, and athletes suffer injuries. And one neurology professor says that, among sports-related traumatic brain injuries, the highest incidence among adults occurred in equestrians.

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concussions in equestrians; help for horse owners

Post-Concussion Care for Equestrians

While many equestrians are anxious to get back in the saddle after a brain injury, one physical therapist says it’s best to take it slow. Here’s why.

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How Protective Vests Impact Equestrian Safety

How Protective Vests Impact Equestrian Safety

While researchers have looked at the reduced risk of serious injury to an equestrian when he or she wears a helmet, there has been less study into the effect of other safety equipment, including protective vests.

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jockey injury reporting

Jockey Injury Reporting at Maryland Thoroughbred Racetracks

A multidisciplinary approach to data collection and record keeping could help the U.S. racing industry improve safety for jockeys and exercise riders on the track, a pair of researchers said at a recent safety summit.

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how riding helmets protect your head

How Riding Helmets Protect Your Head

A biomechanical engineer explains how most modern riding helmets protect our heads and what they might protect against in the future, as well.

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UK Gluck Center Grad Students Compete in Annual 3MT Competition

Competitors in 3 Minute Thesis (or 3MT) events have no more than three minutes to present their research and its significance to a general audience, and the presenter is allowed one static presentation side and no props or costumes.

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sodium and chloride for horses; antioxidants for exercising horses; sudden death, cross-country, eventing, three-day eventing, cool down, cool out, cooling out

Minerals of the Month: Sodium and Chloride

Sweat contains electrolytes (including sodium and chloride), so heavily exercising horses have significantly higher dietary requirements for both minerals than their idle counterparts. Here’s what to know.

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