Catastrophic Equine Injuries’ Impact on Jockey Injuries
Katie Navarra
January 26, 2015
Reducing the prevalence of catastrophic equine injuries and sudden deaths could help improve jockey safety.
Reducing the prevalence of catastrophic equine injuries and sudden deaths could help improve jockey safety.
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