Set a Character for the Concept of Equestrian Games

Abstract

Background: Football, rugby, skiing, motorcycle riding, and car racing are all seen to be less risky than horseback riding. Prior descriptions of the crucial role that rehabilitation treatment plays in helping patients recover from serious horse-related injuries are lacking. The objectives of this study were to (1) define the incidence and pattern of severe equestrian trauma, (2) pinpoint the availability of in-patient rehabilitation services, (3) outline patient functional outcomes, and (4) discuss strategies for boosting rehabilitation therapy in this special population. Techniques and outcomes: The trauma registry at a level 1 institution was retrospectively reviewed (1995–2005) together with a patient survey defining formal in-hospital treatment. 49 percent of patients received rehabilitative treatment while they were hospitalized. Musculoskeletal and spinal cord damage were among the injuries associated with a likelihood of treatment. The likelihood of not obtaining treatment was predicted by prior equestrian riding injuries. The majority of responders (55%) reported having ongoing physical problems as a result of their injury. Conclusion: After severe horse injuries, rehabilitation treatment is vastly neglected. Patients with head, neck, and skull injuries need more therapeutic services. Enhancements to the initial delivery and ongoing care of rehabilitation therapy may improve functional results in the group of Western equestrians who are resistant to treatment.

Keywords: horse; horseback riding; research model; environmental factors; human–horse interaction