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Why is horseback riding considered risky for head injury?

Falls are common and the head can be high off the ground.

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  1. Riding is done sitting still
  2. Falls are common and the head can be high off the ground ✔
  3. Horses always bite helmets

Why: When mounted, the rider's head may be up to 4 m from the ground, and falls are the most common injury.

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Answer: Falls are common and the head can be high off the ground. When mounted, the rider's head may be up to 4 m from the ground, and falls are the most common injury.

  1. Equestrianism en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equestrianism
    When mounted, the rider's head may be up to 4 m (13 ft) from the ground
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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