2015 International Helmet Awareness Day to Take Place Aug. 1
Edited Press Release
July 19, 2015
Riders can get discounts on helmets and take part in webinars on traumatic brain injuries, concussions, and more.
Riders can get discounts on helmets and take part in webinars on traumatic brain injuries, concussions, and more.
Among the topics to be covered are racetrack surfaces, injury databases, continuing education, and post-mortem programs.
A Facebook fan asks for help with his horse, who’s become a reluctant unloader.
Researchers examined the loading rates on a hoof of a galloping horse wearing different aluminum racing shoes.
Best practices cited included reporting of injuries and fatalities, post-race inspections, and more.
EquiMania! is designed to educate visitors about equine safety, horses’ skeletal and digestive systems, and more.
Researchers determined that tiludronate is safe to use in horses as directed.
Two horses were shot by hunters; one horse died in the incident while the other is receiving veterinary treatment.
Five or six coyotes attacked the 27-year-old mare, who was subsequently euthanized as a result of her injuries.
Reducing the prevalence of catastrophic equine injuries and sudden deaths could help improve jockey safety.
Proposed legislation would protect horses used by Montana police from harm while in the line of duty.
Officials said racing participants will be asked to be more vigilant in an effort to prevent injuries to racehorses.
The Dec. 13 collision led to a horse being euthanized after a race at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.
The Dec. 13 collision led to a horse being euthanized after a race at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.
The 103-year-old racetrack received its initial NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance accreditation in 2013.
Of the 1,228 respondents, 378 (31%) said they primarily use flat nylon halters for their horses.
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