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In 2025, Rider Minds supported researcher Amelia Collins in recruiting participants for an interview study exploring the lived recovery experiences of female riders, highlighting the lack of education around both the
This piece is published and promoted on behalf of Equitas contributor and para equestrian Vicki Hoban (@vickihobanparaequestrian), who brought this survey and its purpose to our attention.
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Instead, we did what journalists and women in this industry always end up doing. We pulled case after case of sexual assault and abuse against girls and women in equestrian sport starting with Ireland, then the UK, then the United States, Australia and the other big horse countries.
Ireland’s para dressage riders delivered composed and competitive performances in the Grade 3 Grand Prix, securing podium finishes and strong scores against international competition in Doha.
🥈 Katie Reilly & Keystone Dawn Chorus
