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remember is that a device is just a mechanical object that will do certain things under certain circumstances according to its design". Statistics on the use of frangible pins demonstrate that "angles and impact factor in" to the technical process of a pin or clip breaking allowing the jump to fall. The devices ensure that although "horse falls cannot be completely avoided... the use of frangible devices allows the fence to drop on contact therefore preventing a horse from falling". The horse is more likely to trip and regain an upright position, as opposed to performing a full rotation. In commenting on the introduction of frangible pins to
Australia in the Equestrian Australia 'Making Eventing Safer Fund', "dual Olympic medallist, course designer and coach
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considered to result in the rider suffering serious injuries. However, ten years later in 2016 there has been a significant increase (of 6261 riders) in starters to 19,921 riders, of these there were 1064 falls. However, despite an increase in both competitors and overall falls only 30 of these were classified as rotational falls, and 5 riders were considered to result in the rider suffering serious injuries. Comparing these rotational fall statistics across a ten-year expanse convey a clear decrease in rotational falls and rotational falls resulting in serious injury.
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the right speed, take off from the right angle and spot". Rotational falls are most likely to occur during cross country as the fall occurs when the "horse hits a solid fence either with its chest or upper forelegs". This becomes increasingly likely the higher the jumps get. Although historically, rotational falls were possible in the show jumping phase as rails used to be fixed to the wings that held them, in modern times the jumps are designed with cups holding the rails, allowing them to roll out and fall down if struck by the horse.
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regarding methods and technologies available to improve the safety of a fence and the "breakability" of a fence is at the centre of discussions. An "extreme version of maximising breakability would be just putting show jumps in a field", however that has been criticised as it defeats the purpose of the challenge of the cross country phase as uniquely different from show jumping. Two key technological advances have been adopted improve the safety in the cross country phase of eventing to minimise the possibility of a rotational fall.
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injury if a fall occurs. The regulation of body protectors had been discussed by the
National Eventing Committee (NEC) many times, however, "only by the end of 2006 did the NEC decide that body protectors would be compulsory". Between 2000 and 2006 a study was conducted on body protectors in which riders were asked 'Were you wearing a back protector?', over 90% of riders "indicated that they were wearing one, despite there being no regulation of requiring this".
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The cross country course itself poses the largest risks to the horse and rider for experiencing a rotational fall, this is due to the uniquely solid nature of jumps on a cross country course (as opposed to collapsible fences on a show jumping course). Over the years there have been many discussions
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Fischer. Both brought up broader concerns regarding safety issues within the sport of eventing, and resulted in a wide range of recommendations into the areas of safety officers, course design, review processes, event management, athlete representatives,
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Frangible pins and mim clips are "pins and hinges that break and swing down if a horse hits it, reducing the chances of a fall for both rider and horse". However, as this technology is relatively new they are still learning the 'in field' mechanisms of the pins and clips, "the important thing to
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is described as a "hazardous pastime", with a high level of injuries and in some cases, death. One large contributor to these fatality statistics is that of a rotational fall. "Between May 1997 and
September 2007 25 rider deaths occurred around the world in the sport of Eventing", 18 of these
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Eventing Risk Management, presenting statistics on competitions, starters, falls and injuries between 2006 and 2016. In 2006 there were a total of 13,660 starters, with 789 falls, of these falls 51 were classified as rotational horse falls and 12 were
143:, national or international competition). However, some "top competitors, coaches and course designers argue that the sport's death and injury toll is most likely related to an influx of new riders to the sport", suggesting a lack of experience increases the likelihood of suffering a fall.
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during the cross country phase of Scone Horse Trials in New South Wales. Seven weeks later on 30 April 2016, Caitlyn
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slide off it a little bit more". This particularly assists in the prevention of rotational falls as it encourages the legs, even if they hit the jump to slide over, as opposed to be caught or left behind causing a possible trip or rotational fall.
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phase of the competition. These falls can cause grave injuries and in the past have resulted in fatalities; such fatalities have spiked in recent years, prompting investigations and movements worldwide to increase the safety for participants.
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