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 STATISTICAL REVIEW OF THE 2008 COMPETITION YEAR

The USEA has today, released a statistical review of the 2008 competition year along with a description of each of the major studies currently underway in the U.S. Please remember that the safety statistics listed here refer to the national sport and do not include FEI competitions.

  2008 USEA Safety Review (PDF 193K)

Eventing Safety Measures Introduced in 2008

The USEF Eventing Safety Officer, chair of the USEF Eventing Technical Committee and the USEA’s Vice President of Competitions, Malcolm Hook, has prepared the following comprehensive list of safety measures that have been introduced in 2008. These initiatives are the result of the work done during the safety discussions at the USEA Annual Meeting and Convention in Colorado Springs, the FEI Safety Summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, the USEF/USEA Safety Summit in Lexington, Kentucky, the USEA’s Eventing Standard’s Task Force and the USEA Safety Committee.

The immense amount of work accomplished this year is testament to the dedication and commitment of the international groups who put the safety and welfare of our horses and riders above all else. Our thanks to all of them.

Read More: Eventing Safety Measures Introduced in 2008

Forms revised annually have a year revision date (2006). Forms revised periodically have a 2 digit month and 2 digit year revision date (0106).

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Revision
Date
Safety - American Medical Equestrian Association/Safe Riders Fund PDF 550K 0105
Safety - Concussion Brochure PDF 33K 0106
Safety - Horse Trials Crisis Plan PDF 29K 0106
Safety - Medical Card for Cross-Country Arm Bands PDF 57K 1004
Safety - USEA Crisis Plan & Communications for Event Officials PDF 45K 0105
Safety - USEA Cross-Country Incident Report for 2005-2006 PDF 150K 0308
Safety - USEA Safety Coordinators' Job Description PDF 102K 0105
Safety - USEA Serious Incident Report PDF 33K 0105
Safety - USEF Accident/Injury Report Form PDF 399K 2009
Safety - USEF Eventing Accident Details for Equine PDF 62K 2009
Safety - USEF Eventing Accident Details for Riders PDF 67K 2009
Saftey - USEA Safety Coordinator's Manual PDF 1691K 2009
USEA Area Safe T Order Form PDF 516K 0709
SAFETY Resources
Effect of Cross-Country on Event Horses Progress Report on Equine Exercise Physiology Study - Electrolytes and Heat/Humidity - Part III
This third report of the Equine Exercise Physiology Study will focus on some of the findings of the blood work in the competing horse. Blood samples were taken on the evening before cross-country and at the conclusion of the course.
Eventing Safety Measures Introduced in 2008
The USEF Eventing Safety Officer, chair of the USEF Eventing Technical Committee and the USEA’s Vice President of Competitions, Malcolm Hook, has prepared the following comprehensive list of safety measures that have been introduced in 2008.
Rider Injury and Judging when to "Return to Play"
Resources to help riders injured by an equine or non-equine accident deal with their injuries, getting back to riding and when to compete again.
The Development of Equestrian Sports Medicine - Originally in USCTA News September/October 1997
The field of sports medicine has existed for almost 2000 years with a medical manuscript of ancient India, dating from between 800 and 1000 B.C., recommending exercise and massage as therapies for chronic rheumatism. Beginning in 776 B.C., contests were
The International Eventing Safety Committee Report- April 2000
The Committee wishes to express its utmost gratitude to all those who gave evidence both written and oral, the amount of which indicates to the Committee the great concerns there are over the safety and future direction of the sport of Eventing.
The United States Equestrian Federation - Ad Hoc Safety Task Force
Report and Recommendations - September 2007
SAFETY What's New
Plantation Field Horse Trials Hosts USEA Equine Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Research Study
Plantation Field Horse Trials in Unionville, Pennsylvania was the host site for the preliminary phase of the USEA Equine Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Research Study over the weekend of September 18-20. The USEA Equine Safety Task Force headed by Drs. Ken (October 9, 2009)
Support USEA Team Safety: SafeT Shirts Available At USEA Web Store
"SafeT's" are still on sale at the new USEA Web Store, located at ShopUSEA.com. Now ordering is easier than ever. Remember, ALL profits from the sale of Safe-Ts go to the USEA Safety Fund to support vital research, education, and safety programs. (June 30, 2009)
USEF Watch List to Become Effective January 1
Lexington, KY − The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Executive Committee approved the specifications for the Eventing Watch List on November 17, 2008. Born out of discussions at the USEF/USEA Safety Summit in June, the goal of the Watch Li (November 19, 2008)
Lucinda Green Weighs In On The One-fall Rule
Lucinda Green, who will be a keynote speaker at the USEA Convention this December in New Orleans, has always been a thought-provoking commentator on our sport. (August 12, 2008)
Attention All Active Competitors, Officials, and Organizers
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: the first fall of competitor, at obstacles, on the Cross-Country course will result in Elimination. (May 22, 2008)
Sensors Pinpoint 'Faulty' Approach
Engineering graduates at Bristol University will be carrying out research at a series of horse trials as part of efforts to make the sport safer. (May 20, 2008)
Captain Mark Phillips - Education is the Answer
“Everyone has an opinion on the reasons behind the spate of bad eventing accidents. But no one has a solution — and I’m sure that’s because there isn’t one easy answer." (April 20, 2008)
Education and Communication – the Key to a Safer Sport FEI Eventing Safety Forum, Copenhagen (DEN), 19 January 2008
The sport of Eventing must reach new heights in education, experimentation, data collection and communication in its quest to reduce – or even eliminate - the risk of tragic accidents. (January 20, 2008)
Safety Alert – Dealing with Icy Footing
For most of us, winter brings with it that delightful menu of snow, ice, and cold temperatures, all of which leads to unique horse management challenges. (January 17, 2008)
USEF Forms Safety Task Force
The USEF has formed a Task Force to review current safety procedures at USEF competitions and to make recommendations to the USEF Safety Committee regarding possible changes to safety standards for licensed competitions, regardless of breed or discipline. (June 12, 2007)
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