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Eventing Radio Episode 47

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Jennie Brannigan and Cooper
Jennie Brannigan and Cooper
Jennie Brannigan and Emma Ford join me this week to share the story of Cooper's injuries and illness that has hospitalized him since Fair Hill International Horse Trials and the lessons that we can learn from a veterinary emergency. Listen in... Eventing Radio Episode 47 - Cooper, an Event Horse's Story of Injury and Illness:
  • Co-Hosts: Chris Stafford and Jennie Brannigan.
  • Tip of the Week: Jennie Brannigan
  • PLEASE JOIN US IN HELPING JENNIE & COOPER! As many of you may know, Cooper had an unfortunate accident during the stadium jumping at Fair Hill International that required surgery, followed by colic surgery. The vet expenses for these procedures are daunting. However Jennie, among many other top equestrians, is a member of Southern California Equestrian Sport .As specified on their website, Southern California Equestrian Sports, Inc. (SCES) is a non-profit organization dedicated to help equestrian riders and organizers raise tax deductible funds to compete in or support their National and International competitions.The SCES has set up a tax deductible fund to help Jennie & Cooper with their veterinary expenses. You can donate by visiting Jennie's website at www.branniganeventing.com.
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PLEASE JOIN US IN HELPING JENNIE & COOPER!As many of you may know, Cooper had an unfortunate accident during stadium at Fair Hill International that required surgery, and then a subsequent colic surgery. Our hopes are for a full recovery, but the expenses for these procedures are going to be daunting. Jennie, among many other top equestrians, is a member of Southern California Equestrian Sport . As specified on their website, "Southern California Equestrian Sports, Inc. (SCES) is a non-profit organization dedicated to help equestrian riders and organizers raise tax deductible funds to compete in or support their National and International competitions. The SCES has set up a tax deductible fund to help Jennie & Cooper with their veterinary expenses. You can donate online through Paypal (below), or by sending a check payable to SCES.

Equestrian Safety Awareness Campaign

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The University of Kentucky is launching "Saddle Up Safely" (click for the article), a campaign to reduce horse related injuries by increasing safety awareness.  Eventer Cathy Wieschoff and Kentucky first lady Jane Beshear participated in the press conference announcing the start of Saddle Up Safely.  Thanks to TheHorse.com for covering the presser.  Their article (linked above) lists these sobering statistics: 

"Statistically, while motorcycle riders experience a serious injury every 7,000 hours of riding, horseback riders experience one every 350 hours. It is estimated that one in five equestrians will be seriously injured during their riding careers. And novice riders, especially children and young adults, are eight times more likely to suffer a serious injury than professional equestrians."

Doing some quick math in my head, I'm due for a serious injury about every 2 months.  Uh-oh.   Furthermore, these statistics include all horse sports, meaning that Eventing specific statistics are very likely more grim.  For more info on the new campaign, check out this video from the press conference and the Saddle Up Safely homepage.

Clearly, horse enthusiasts in and around Kentucky are especially conscious about improving horse safety and national perceptions about the issue because of the approaching 2010 WEGs.  Thats all for now, but keep checking back for updates on Eventing safety and WEG progress.

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