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255);\u0022\u003eThe 4 Rs\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003ca href=\u0022#resources\u0022 class=\u0022egb-button egb-button-secondary\u0022\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(147, 137, 83);\u0022\u003eFull guidance\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-hero-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eRemember:\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eConcussion is a brain injury\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSymptoms may not appear immediately\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLoss of consciousness is not required\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDo not continue riding if concussion is suspected\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIf in doubt, sit them out\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-container\u0022\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-banner-image\u0022\u003e\n \n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003csection class=\u0022egb-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-intro-panel\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eRecognise, respond and return safely\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Whether you’re a rider, parent, crew member, official or volunteer, this guidance is here to support you from\n the moment of injury through to a safe and confident return to riding.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Falls and impacts are part of working with horses, but understanding how to manage head injuries properly can\n make a vital difference to both short- and long-term health.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-card-grid two\u0022\u003e\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card featured\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e?\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eWhat is concussion?\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Concussion is a brain injury that affects how the brain functions. It may be caused by a direct blow to the\n head, a fall from a horse, or a knock to the body that causes rapid head movement, such as whiplash.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e!\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eLoss of consciousness is not required\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n A rider does not need to be knocked out to have concussion. Loss of consciousness occurs in less than 10% of\n cases, so always take symptoms seriously.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003csection class=\u0022egb-signs-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-container\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-two-col\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-info-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eRecognising the signs\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Concussion doesn’t always look the same, and symptoms may not appear immediately.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eYou might notice:\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eConfusion, memory loss or unusual behaviour.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePoor balance or coordination.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHeadache, dizziness or nausea.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSlurred speech or delayed responses.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFatigue or changes in mood.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Symptoms can develop over hours or even days, so it’s important to stay vigilant after any fall or impact.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-image-panel\u0022\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\u0022https://www.endurancegb.co.uk/Client/Images/Cms/image(114).png\u0022 alt=\u0022Concussion signs and symptoms poster\u0022 data-image=\u0022znuo8p8uwtk6\u0022\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-container\u0022\u003e\n\n \u003csection id=\u0022four-rs\u0022 class=\u0022egb-rs-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-section-header\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eWhat to do: The 4 Rs\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n If you suspect concussion, act immediately. The guidance follows four simple steps.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-rs-grid\u0022\u003e\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-r-card featured\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-r-label\u0022\u003e1\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eRecognise\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Be aware of the signs and symptoms following any fall or impact.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-r-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-r-label\u0022\u003e2\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eRemove\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Stop riding immediately. The rider must not continue or return to activity.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-r-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-r-label\u0022\u003e3\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eRecover\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Allow time for proper rest and recovery — both physical and mental.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-r-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-r-label\u0022\u003e4\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eReturn\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Only return to riding gradually, following the recommended stages and medical advice.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-alert-band\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eIf in doubt, sit them out.\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003csection class=\u0022egb-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-alert-box\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eImmediate actions at a ride or training session\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n If a rider is suspected of having concussion:\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThey must \u003cstrong\u003enot remount or continue riding\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThey should \u003cstrong\u003enot be left alone\u003c/strong\u003e and must be monitored.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003emedical professional should be consulted\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThey should \u003cstrong\u003enot drive or operate machinery\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eEmergency services, 999, must be called if red flag symptoms are present.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n These steps are in place to protect the rider and ensure the safest possible outcome.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003csection class=\u0022egb-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-info-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eRecovery and return to riding\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Recovery from concussion takes time — and rushing back too soon can increase the risk of further injury.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe first \u003cstrong\u003e48–72 hours should focus on rest\u003c/strong\u003e, including limiting screen time and mental activity.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLight activity can then be introduced gradually.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003estructured return to riding pathway\u003c/strong\u003e should be followed.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n The standard return to riding programme includes staged progression from rest, to light activity, to groundwork,\n and eventually back to full riding and competition.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n If symptoms return at any stage, the rider must step back and allow further recovery.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003csection class=\u0022egb-policy-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-container\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-policy-box\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eEndurance GB policy\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n To support rider safety:\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAny rider showing signs of concussion will \u003cstrong\u003enot be permitted to compete for 21 days\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eEntries within this period will be \u003cstrong\u003ewithdrawn with a full refund\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eRide organisers will report incidents to the Endurance GB office.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n This approach ensures riders have the time they need to recover properly before returning to the sport.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-container\u0022\u003e\n\n \u003csection class=\u0022egb-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-section-header\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eWho is this guidance for?\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n These guidelines apply to everyone involved in equestrian activity.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-card-grid\u0022\u003e\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card featured\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e+\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eRiders\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Riders of all levels should understand how to recognise concussion and return safely.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eParents and guardians\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Parents and guardians play an important role in recognising symptoms and supporting recovery.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eCoaches and trainers\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Coaches and trainers should remove riders from activity when concussion is suspected.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eOfficials and organisers\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Officials and ride organisers help ensure riders are not allowed to continue when concussion is suspected.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eMedical teams\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Medical professionals should be consulted where concussion is suspected.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\u0022egb-card-icon\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eVolunteers\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Volunteers can help by staying alert, reporting concerns and supporting safe action.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003csection id=\u0022resources\u0022 class=\u0022egb-resources-section\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-container\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-section-header\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eAccess the full guidance\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n British Equestrian has produced full guidance and supporting resources for concussion in equestrian sport.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-link-grid\u0022\u003e\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-link-card featured\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eConcussion Guidance\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Full British Equestrian concussion guidance.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003ca href=\u0022https://www.britishequestrian.org.uk/assets/EXTRA_Docs/BEF_concussion_guidance.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022egb-card-link\u0022\u003eView guidance\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-link-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003ePocket Guide to Concussion\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n A handy fold-out guide covering the 4 Rs.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003ca href=\u0022https://www.britishequestrian.org.uk/assets/EXTRA_Docs/Four_Rs_fold-out_digital.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022egb-card-link\u0022\u003eView pocket guide\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-link-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eConcussion Symptoms Poster\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n A poster to help riders, organisers and volunteers recognise possible symptoms.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003ca href=\u0022https://www.britishequestrian.org.uk/assets/EXTRA_Docs/Concussions_symptoms_poster.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022egb-card-link\u0022\u003eView poster\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-link-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eNutritional Support for Recovery\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n British Equestrian resource on nutritional support for concussion recovery.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003ca href=\u0022https://www.britishequestrian.org.uk/assets/EXTRA_Docs/Nutritional%20support%20for%20concussion%20recovery.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022egb-card-link\u0022\u003eView resource\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-link-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eUK Government Grassroots Guidelines\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n UK grassroots sport concussion guidance.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003ca href=\u0022https://www.britishequestrian.org.uk/assets/EXTRA_Docs/UK-Grassroots-Concussion-Guidelines-April-2023.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022egb-card-link\u0022\u003eView guidelines\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n\n \u003carticle class=\u0022egb-link-card\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eRider Accident \u0026 Equipment Reporting Form\u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n BETA’s form for recording accidents and injuries around horses.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003ca href=\u0022https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjED18Ze867THiPgFPMaqFaxFwd1jiAaopBKqkeMb9msVHFw/viewform\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022egb-card-link\u0022\u003eOpen form\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003c/article\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-highlight-box\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eA shared responsibility\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n Endurance is a sport built on partnership, trust and care — for our horses and for each other.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n By recognising concussion, taking the right action and supporting recovery, we can continue to enjoy the sport\n safely at every level.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eHorse welfare is at the heart of everything we do — and rider welfare matters too.\u003c/strong\u003e\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/section\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-container\u0022\u003e\n\n \u003csection class=\u0022egb-final-cta\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\u0022\u003eRider welfare matters too\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n If concussion is suspected, the rider must stop immediately, seek appropriate advice and only return to riding\n through a staged recovery pathway.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022egb-button-row\u0022 style=\u0022justify-content: center;\u0022\u003e\n \u003ca href=\u0022https://www.britishequestrian.org.uk/assets/EXTRA_Docs/BEF_concussion_guidance.pdf\u0022 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