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Mechanisms of injury in mounted and unmounted equestrians (n=290).
| Mechanism | Mounted n (%) | Unmounted n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Thrown/Fall | 157 (73) | 1 (1) |
| Thrown and dragged | 5 (2) | 0 (0) |
| Thrown and crushed | 39 (18) | 0 (0) |
| Kicked | 5 (2) | 59 (78) |
| Crushed | 0 (0) | 15 (20) |
| Carriage related | 5 (2) | 1 (1) |
| Hit by vehicle while riding | 3 (1) |
