Muwanga L C, Dove A F
Arch Emerg Med. 1985 Jun;2(2):85-7. doi: 10.1136/emj.2.2.85.
We report the frequency with which horse riders with a significant head injury present to a large accident and emergency department. We have also recorded details about the use of headwear and conclude that horse-riding is associated with a serious risk of head injury and 'protective' headwear may not always protect.