Rider safety is often talked about, but how much do we really understand about why riders fall, what actually causes injuries, and what genuinely makes a difference?
In this first session of the Animalweb Spring Horse & Rider Safety Series, leading experts brought together research, real-world data, and practical insight to explore the true risks riders face every day, not just in competition, but in routine riding and handling.
From the surprising situations where falls are most likely, to what current evidence tells us about protective equipment, this session challenges assumptions and highlights where we still need better data.
Webinar Programme:
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05:17 – Rider Falls: What science reveals about staying in the saddle – Prof Jane Williams & Dr David Marlin
35:46 – Body Protectors, Back Protectors and Air Jackets – Do they really reduce injury risk and severity? Are they all essentially the same? Latest survey/research results – Carmen Cummiskey of FoMo
59:00 – Head Protection – Standards, Fitting, Risks – Helen Riley & David Mitson of Evoke
01:45:30 – Safety stirrups, are they really safer than regular stirrups? Dr David Marlin
01:54:25 – Survey Results – Dr David Marlin
02:08:43 – Panel Q&A
Some small parts of the webinar have mild sound issues. If you are struggling to hear, then please turn closed captions on to help you follow what is being said. Simply click on the CC box at the bottom of the video player; it is next to the volume control.
There are 4 BHS CPD points available for this, and the Horse Safety Webinar. To claim these points, please fill in the BHS CPD feedback form in order for the BHS to add the CPD points to your BHS Accredited Professional Coaches record. Please note, this is the only way the BHS will update coaches’ points. Click here for the link to the BHS feedback form.
