RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Riding and other equestrian injuries: considerable severity. JF British Journal of Sports Medicine JO Br J Sports Med FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine SP 22 OP 24 DO 10.1136/bjsm.21.1.22 VO 21 IS 1 A1 R G Lloyd YR 1987 UL http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/21/1/22.abstract AB All horse-related injuries presenting to an Accident Service over a two-year period were investigated. 237 patients presented. The injuries were not considerable in absolute number but were in severity. There was a high morbidity with 22% of all patients requiring admission to hospital, 50% of all admissions because of head injuries. At least seven life-threatening injuries were identified and there were other severe pelvic and spinal injuries. The wearing of protective head gear remains the most important safety measure.