Many victims of abuse admit they are afraid for the welfare of their animals if they leave; new federal recommendations hope to provide solutions.
Safety
The goal is to improve equestrian athlete safety and increase knowledge through research and innovation in protective equipment.
A study at Virginia Tech Helmet Lab considered impact scenarios involving horizontal high velocity, as occur in racing and cross-country falls.
Partnered with #WeRideTogether, the free 90-minute online course provides guidance to help protect equestrians against harassment and abuse.
Equine Guelph has announced that their on-demand Horse Behaviour and Safety Course for youth will be FREE from Jan. 1-Mar. 31, 2025.
The Alberta Equestrian Federation is accepting applications for expense relief related to floods, wildfires, pandemics and evacuations.
The study found that most falls occur at home when hacking or training, highlighting the need for rider safety not just in competition.
Equine Guelph’s Horse Behaviour & Safety online course is self-paced and runs January through March 2024, with a free offering for teens.
A Working Group has put forward some key proposals for changes to current testing criteria to ensure optimum safety for equestrian athletes.
The Alberta Equestrian Federation has created a directory connecting equine owners in need with those who can help.
