Fall, Crush, Kick: Mechanisms and Outcomes in a Cohort of Equine-Related Injuries.

Introduction: The potential for significant traumatic injury to individuals who interact with horses remains high due to animal size, forces applied, and unpredictability. Despite an estimated 30 million riders in the United States annually, few recent publications have addressed this patient population.

Objectives: This study describes characteristics of patients injured in interactions with horses, focusing on mechanism of injury and use of protective equipment.