RACECOURSE ACCIDENTS.
MODEHN SEAT BLAMED. (To the Editor.) Will you allow me to state my views can cerning what I think is the principal can* of all the very serious and too often fatal accidents on our racecourses. I have been close observer of racing in many parts of New Zealand for twenty five years—a rider myself for nearly a like number—and without prejudice against any reasonably sensible introduction of new ideas or methods, I feel moraUr certain that the absurdly short stirrups in tag in races is the cause directly or indirectly of seventy-five per cent of racecourse accidents. Until the authorities deal with the matter firmly the loss of life and limb will continue notwithstanding the improvement in our courses and the observations of stewards. The swerving and unbalancing of horses is inerttable while this absurd method of riding is allowed. E. J. RAE.
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Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 3, 5 January 1928, Page 6
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