Many Horse Lovers Saddle Up Unsafely

July 30th, 2010 admin

A recent survey highlights the need for a horse rider safety, according to a University of Kentucky expert. The poll found that 60 percent of 100 horseback rider respondents in Kentucky didn’t wear any safety gear the last time they went riding. Of the 100 respondents, 31 said they had been injured in the past three years from handling or riding a horse. Of the 31 injured riders, 70 percent believed their accident could have been prevented.


Originally posted on VitaBeat

 
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