2007 IGRA Health Safety Injury Report Travis Gardner

Injury Reports Are Up Injury Reports 2006 12 Injury Reports 2007 35 Thank you

Treatment of Injuries Reported 20 18 16 14 12 10 19 8 6 9

Number of Injuries Reported By Event Other ; 4; 11% Barrel Race ; 2;

What We’ve Known All Along Wild Drag and Rough Stock events are clear leaders

Rough Stock Numbers 9 8 Male 7 6 5 4 Male 3 2 1

Injury Reports By Event 9 Male 8 7 6 5 4 3 Female Male

So Now What do we do with this information? v Encourage the use of

Rodeo is a dangerous sport. We will have injuries, we will experience pain at

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2007 IGRA Health & Safety Injury Report Travis Gardner GSGRA- BAC

Injury Reports Are Up Injury Reports 2006 12 Injury Reports 2007 35 Thank you for providing the data needed for this report!

Treatment of Injuries Reported 20 18 16 14 12 10 19 8 6 9 4 2 3 3 0 EMT Onsite Hospital Admit Hospital Treat and Release First Aid Only 1 Unknown

Number of Injuries Reported By Event Other ; 4; 11% Barrel Race ; 2; 6% Wild Drag ; 8; 23% Chute Doggin ; 1; 3% Flag Race ; 2; 6% Team Roping ; 1; 3% Bull Riding; 5; 14% Bronc Riding ; 3; 8% Steer Riding ; 9; 26%

What We’ve Known All Along Wild Drag and Rough Stock events are clear leaders with most reported injuries. Wild Drag has traditionally been at the top of this list. Rough Stock has the highest level of Hospital Admits with the most sever injuries.

Rough Stock Numbers 9 8 Male 7 6 5 4 Male 3 2 1 0 Female ? Steer Riding Female Male Bronc Riding Bull Riding Chute Doggin

Injury Reports By Event 9 Male 8 7 6 5 4 3 Female Male Female 2 1 0 ? Wild Drag ? Steer Riding Female Male Bronc Riding Female Male Bull Riding Team Roping Male Flag Race Female Chute Doggin Male Barrel Race

So Now What do we do with this information? v Encourage the use of protective gear, hockey helmets, mouth piece, protection vests, proper gloves v During hot or humid weather encourage contestants and volunteers to stay fully hydrated and cooled down. v Continue to teach at Rodeo Schools with the emphasis on proper stretching, hydration, and protective gear v Avoid providing “Energy Drinks” with high levels of Caffeine to Contestants. v Look for ways to “Teach Rodeo Safety”

Rodeo is a dangerous sport. We will have injuries, we will experience pain at the end of the day. We view these reports so we may help you look for trends and possible issues. Please be kind to your Health and Safety Committee and provide reports. We really truly want them, so we can help you help the Contestants, Volunteers and Spectators at all our IGRA Rodeo’s. (This message was brought to you by your Health & Safety Committee)