How to recognise concussion in horse riders – and when it’s safe to get back in the saddle

Concussion in horse riders often goes undiagnosed.

Concussion in sports is usually a topic that’s hottest in the world of contact sports. However, given the nature of horse sports, and the propensity for falling off a horse, concussion in horse riders often goes undiagnosed.

A traumatic brain injury such as concussion is an invisible injury. Because of this, it gets less attention despite potentially more severe consequences than other injuries. This, coupled with the common school of thought...