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ERIC Number: EJ409595
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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People and Horses: The Risks of Riding.
DeBenedette, Valerie
Physician and Sportsmedicine, v17 n3 p250-54 Mar 1989
The article looks at risks and benefits of horseback riding. Several risks can be minimized if riders take lessons, check riding equipment before each ride, wear proper headgear and footgear, and respect the horse's size and will. Medical guidelines for equestrian sports could help reduce injuries. (SM)
Descriptors: Athletics, Health Education, Horseback Riding, Injuries, Outdoor Activities, Prevention, Recreational Activities, Safety, Sports Medicine
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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