Horse Riding Accidents on the Rise

Horse riding in Britain is booming, but so are the numbers of related casualties. It's generally accepted as a risk sport and despite safety equipment generally being of a very high standard, serious accidents frequently occur.

10 Deaths Per Year Caused By Horse Riding Accidents

In a paper published by former government advisor Prof David Nutt, horse-related incidents cause roughly 10 deaths a year and 100 road traffic accidents.

Flying paramedics were called out to 150 incidents involving horse riding accidents in 2007, and according to them horse riding has now overtaken motorcycling as the biggest cause of rural accidents.

It's alarming that in light of the above, some riding schools are not adequately supervising their riders - particularly the younger, inexperienced ones. Riding schools also have a responsibility to ensure that riders are designated a suitable horse relevant to their experience and ability, and this doesn't always happen.

Multiple Injuries Sustained In Horse Riding Accident

One of my recent clients was a girl aged just 13 when she came off a horse at a riding school in Essex.

She suffered multiple injuries including a broken mandible (lower jawbone), a severe laceration to her lip and the loss of three teeth. Two years on, she experiences ongoing dental pain and will require several operations in the future.

Due to the riding school failing to properly supervise my client's activities, legal action is now being taken against the school's insurers to ensure she is compensated for her painful injuries.

If you have been suffered as a result of a horse or animal accident, please contact us today to discuss your claim free of charge with a specialist personal injury solicitor.