Horses and Children Table of Contents
| American
Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
601
- 13th St. NW |
The AAP published "Horseback Riding and Head Injuries" in Pediatrics, Volume 89, No. 3, page 512, March 1992. (A copy of this statement is enclosed in this packet.) For additional copies, contact the Academy. |
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American Horse Council (AHC) 1700
K Street, NW, Suite 300 |
The AHC is the horse industry's national legislative representative and trade association. AHC publishes an industry directory which includes industry data, manufacturers, and equine organizations. |
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American Medical Equestrian Association (AMEA) 103
Surrey Road |
The AMEA is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting safety in equestrian activities through injury prevention education and research. Members include physicians and other health professionals. AMEA produces a newsletter and other equestrian safety publications. |
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American Youth Horse Council (AYHC) 1104 Gemini Circle |
The AYHC is a network of academic, breed, industry, and other representatives interested in facilitating horse-related educational and promotional resources for youth. This is accomplished by providing educational materials and opportunities, information, networking, and a voice for youth. |
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CHA - The Association for Horsemanship Safety and Education, Inc. 5318
Old Bullard Road |
CHA is a non-profit international membership organization dedicated to improving the safety and quality of group riding programs in camps, stables, private schools, universities, and other locations. CHA also publishes standards, manuals, and materials for riding students and instructors. |
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Children's Safety Network (CSN) Rural
Center |
The CSN Rural Center serves as a national clearinghouse for information on horse-related injuries and their prevention. Additional information and assistance is available on other rural and agricultural hazards to children. Funding for the center comes from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the Health Resources and Services Administration. |
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Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) National
Injury Information Clearinghouse |
The CPSC is a federal regulatory agency which aims to reduce the risk of injury or death from consumer products. Horse-related injury estimates are based on data collected through the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS). |
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Horsemanship Safety Association, Inc. (HSA) 517
Bear Road |
The HSA is a non-profit organization dedicated to safety education in equestrian sports. HSA offers safety certification programs for stables and camps along with risk management consultation. |
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4-H and Youth Development United
States Department of Agriculture |
A growing number of state 4-H horse projects are requiring children and leaders to wear helmets while participating in 4-H horse activities. The national program is supportive of these requirements and can offer resources and referrals. |
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WA State 4-H Foundation 7612
Pioneer Way |
The producers and distributors of the education video "Every Time... Every Rider". The video focuses on head injury prevention during equestrian events. Audience includes all riders, instructors, horse clubs and parents of children who ride. Cost of video is $15. |
Children's Safety Network Rural Center, 1000 North, Oak Avenue, Marshfield, WI 54449, 1-800-662-6900 Fax 715-389-4950
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