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May 2012

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The Dangers of Concussions

By: Nicole Kitchener

According to the Equestrian Medical Safety Association (EMSA), head injuries are the most common reason for equestrian-related deaths and hospitalization. And 2009 statistics out of the US indicate that riders are more likely to suffer traumatic brain injury (ranging from concussion to life-threatening) than athletes who play rugby, football, boxing or soccer, or even race motorcycles – high-impact sports in their own rights, each with extremely high concussion rates. That makes equestrian sport the most dangerous sport per participation. Read more »

Table of Contents

A First for Germany
A youthful German team prevails, Ireland captures second place, and Canada finishes a close third with some promising new partnerships in the $75,000 Wellington FEI Nations’ Cup.

Canada’s Newest Asset
Obtaining his Canadian citizenship just days before the Olympic declaration deadline, dressage rider David Marcus talks about becoming Canadian, and his Olympic aspirations.

Trailer Loading Without Trauma
Armin Arnoldt of Dreamscape Farm describes his tried-and-true methods for introducing youngsters to the scary horse trailer, without hysterics.

Quick Tips: Hunter/Jumper
Equitation Class Finesse with Bobbi Reber.

Quick Tips: Eventing
Navigating Brush Jumps with Waylon Roberts.

Quick Tips: Dressage
Developing Expression in the Trot Half-Pass with Karen Pavicic.

The Dangers of Concussions
Nicole Kitchener explores recent research into the permanent consequences to riders of repeated head injuries.

Dressing for the Dressage Ring
Top dressage competitors divulge the styles that they – and their horses – rock when they turn down the centre line.

The Future of Equestrian Sport In Canada
Ceci Flanagan-Snow asks a sampling of the up-and-coming generation of coaches, riders and course designers to look into their crystal ball and tell us what they envision for the future of equestrian sports in Canada.

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