Horse accident in Riezlern: 83-year-olds to the hospital after falling!

Horse accident in Riezlern: 83-year-olds to the hospital after falling!

On June 7, 2025, the municipality of Riezlern experienced a tragic incident along the Blackwasserbach when the horse went through an 18-year-old rider for unexplained reasons. The rider called the passers-by, in particular an 83-year-old walker, to "be careful" before falling from the horse and fell directly to the older lady. The 83-year-old was injured in the incident and had to be taken to the hospital in Immenstadt after a first aid through the mountain rescue. Fortunately, the rider and the other three German vacationers were not injured.

Such events are not unusual in equestrian sports, with data on the frequency of injury and patterns from various studies. An investigation by the BG Clinic Hamburg, which analyzed the injuries to equestrian athletes over a period of ten years, shows that the horse often leads to injuries. Statistically crushing about 121 equestrian athletes annually, with the vast majority being female. Young riders under the age of 19 often happens something that illustrates the urgency of security measures.

pattern of injury in equestrian sports

Another analysis of injury patterns in riding accidents shows that fall -related injuries often affect the upper extremities. Especially in the event of falls together with the horse, the injury rate on the head is often 13%. On average, this happens especially among younger athletes who are also at risk of injury.

Based on the data on the violations of elite horse athletes, a prospective cohort study shows that acute injuries, especially on the lumbosacral spine and the knee, have a significant influence on performance. These findings suggest that, despite its aesthetic and sporting characteristics, equestrian sport has a higher risk of injuries that should not be ignored.

prevention and security measures

The creation and implementation of effective security measures is considered essential to reduce injuries in equestrian sports. Suggestions include the use of special gloves and improved protective equipment, which in particular address the endangered areas such as head and neck. The use of riding helmets could also be supplemented by facial protection during horse care to continue to minimize injury risks.

The incident in Riezlern, which shows both the vulnerability of the older generation and the challenges for young riders, underlines the need to rethink security standards and practices in equestrian sports. It is to be hoped that such tragic accidents can be avoided in the future through improved security guidelines and enlightenment.

For more information on injury patterns in equestrian sports, interested parties can be found and report on germanjournalsportsmedicine.com and Zeitschrift-SportMedizin.de Consult