Horseback riding results in more serious injuries and fatalities than many other high-impact or extreme activities. This 12-module series from The Sports Institute at UW Medicine, produced in partnership with the US Eventing Association and Seattle Fire Department Medic One, gives riders, bystanders, show officials, volunteers, and EMS personnel a practical guide to responding when a rider goes down.
0:00 Film Series Introduction
0:46 Until Help Arrives: Remote Location
2:43 Until Help Arrives: Stables Location
5:11 EAP (Emergency Action Plan) Meeting
16:53 Ambulance Arrival at Equestrian Site
18:01 Cross Country Incident Response
20:00 Water Jump Rescue
21:08 Ditch Jump Rescue
27:43 Arena Incident Response
29:30 Athlete Resisting Medical Evaluation
35:06 Supine Log Roll Technique
37:55 Prone Log Roll Technique
40:46 Helicopter Landing Zone
41:34 Credits and Disclaimer
DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this film is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be used as a standard of care.
The film illustrates general principles for responding to potential injuries in equestrian sports. It is not medical advice and should never be used as a substitute for professional clinical judgment. All emergency response and medical decisions remain at the discretion of responding medical providers and are dependent on the specific injury scenarios and availability of qualified medical personnel and resources on site. If there is suspicion of an injury, immediately contact emergency medical services and follow the instructions of those trained healthcare providers.
University of Washington, USEA Foundation, and United States Eventing Association, Inc. do not assume any responsibility or liability for (i) the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the advice presented or (ii) any actions taken or not taken based on the content of this film.
The film does not depict real life events. No horses or humans were harmed in the making of this film. All scenes involving horses were carefully monitored to ensure their safety and well-being. Any scenes with horses were performed in controlled environments under supervision.
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