@article{ref1,
title="Prevention of injuries associated with horseback riding",
journal="Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde",
year="2015",
author="Ten Kate, C. A. and de Kooter, T. A. and Kramer, W. L. M.",
volume="159",
number="0",
pages="A8624-A8624",
abstract="- Each year 9,900 equestrians present at Accident and Emergency Departments, 40% of them 10-19 year old females.- The most common horse-riding injuries are to the head, brain, neck and face, torso and extremities. - Because of the relatively larger head, children more often fall on their head. Wearing a helmet gives considerable protection. - Despite the common use of a helmet by horseback riders, serious head injury still occurs regularly. Further research into improvement of the protective function of the helmet is indicated.- The current safety vest (body protector) does not significantly reduce the risk of torso injury. Improvement of its protective function is necessary.- Injury to the lower extremities is caused when they become trapped in the stirrup in a fall from or with the horse. Safety stirrups and sturdy footwear are possible preventive measures. - Investment in the quality and promotion of preventive measures could reduce the frequency and severity of equestrian injuries.<p /> <p>Language: nl</p>",
language="nl",
issn="0028-2162",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}