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  • From: "Paul" <sbred@bigpond.com>
  • To: "'Mounted search and rescue'" <msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [MSAR] Injury research
  • Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 11:46:36 -0700

I've found this very interesting and have looked at some stats for
Australia. Monash University has undertaken a paper on this and gave the3
following
80% of all horse related injuries occur whilst riding (as opposed to just
handling a horse)
Actual falls from the horse are the major cause of death or major injuries
(Approx. 80%) This is followed by crush injuries then kicks. I would be
suggesting this is due to the fact kick injuries are not normally treated at
hospital.
The main cause of death/ serious injury was head injury from as fall when
the rider was not wearing a helmet or had an inadequate helmet on.
And the main class of person that is injured Children and adolescents (10-19
years) and mainly female. This is due to the high number of young girls who
participate in equestrian activities down here

I also looked up own national standards. From what I can ascertain, they
recommend a helmet that is looked after should be replaced after 5 years. I
have been informed this is because they believe the impact absorbing
material may compress after 5 years use, and thus not offer the same
protection if involved in a fall.

Cheers

Paul Kearney
Training Offcier
Kapunda SES Mounted Team
South Australia
The air of heaven is that which blows between a horse's ears.
~ Arabian Proverb



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Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 11:52 AM
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Subject: Re: [MSAR] Injury research


ASTM has two standards relevant to equestrian riding helmets: a test method
(F1446), and a specification (F1163) that incorporates the test method. The
specification also describes some features of labeling and the harness (chin
strap). The expected users of both standards are manufacturers, not
consumers. Neither of these standards say when to replace the helmet.

The SEI website has a note that says the helmet manufacturers recommend
replacing the helmet.

For the ASTM standards, go to
http://www.astm.org/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/index.shtml?E+mystore, below the
"Site Search" text box click on "Standards Search"; on the next page enter
the number (F1446 or F1163). The search results include links to title and
summary information, and you can order a copy of the complete standard for a
fee. Another way to get a copy is to ask your local public library to get
it for you through interlibrary loan (ILL). ILL normally is at no cost to
you.

Una Smith
New Mexico
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