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Concussion Checklist: Spot the Signs

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Mar 20, 2017, 10:22 AM EST

Photo: Courtesy of Charles Owen It can happen to any equestrian: a sudden spook, a miscalculation at a jump, or any bump on the head might cause a concussion. Wearing an appropriate helmet can help prevent such an injury, but it’s important for everyone—parents, coaches, barn mates, and equestrians themselves—to be aware of concussion’s warning signs. Here’s a handy print-and-save reference list that can help you identify a possible concussion—and take the...