The case of a top footballer who suffered a sudden cardiac arrest has shone a spotlight on what should be done in such situations in the equestrian world. H&H finds out more
THE “vivid reality” of a top footballer’s sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) has highlighted how quickly action must be taken to save a life – and sparked more discussions in the equestrian community.
Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen experienced an SCA and was resuscitated on the field during the Denmark vs Finland European Championships match on 12 June. Following the incident, UK Coaching, in collaboration with Resuscitation Council UK, St John Ambulance and the Joe Humphries Memorial Trust, has produced a free “life-saving digital learning toolkit”, funded by Sport England, to help people learn what to do in the event of sudden cardiac arrest. The toolkit includes practice advice, videos, and an e-learning course.
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Since joining H&H in 2018, Becky has covered a broad range of equestrian news including welfare matters, veterinary studies, FEI Tribunal hearings and road safety campaigns. She has also interviewed top riders including Scott Brash, John Whitaker and Ian Stark, to name just a few. Becky’s reporting has taken her to Canada for Spruce Meadows and France for Pau five-star, as well as the Royal Highland and Blair Castle International Horse Trials closer to home. She was also a key part of the remote reporting team for the Tokyo Olympics and the Europeans.
