MEDICAL EQUESTRIAN ASSOCIATION

The Medical Equestrian Association (MEA) was founded, as a registered charity, in 1985 with an aim of improving medical standards at equestrian events across the country.  With HRH The Princess Royal its President since 1988, the MEA has grown to nearly 150 members, made up of medical professionals who provide medical services at equestrian sporting events. 

​The membership of the MEA comprises a variety of medical professionals, as well as a wide-ranging group of non-medical honorary members with varied and prominent roles in equestrian sport.

​The charity is run by elected officers from the membership.

MEMBERSHIP

Membership is open to all medical practitioners and those in professions allied to medicine and/or the management of medical services at equestrian events. 

Benefits of Membership include: 

• discounted rates for MEA conference
• zoom updates for members
• regular emails
• mailing list for event organisers looking for medical cover

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GUIDANCE 

Links to the medical rules and guidelines published by the UK's governing bodies for equestrian sports.

​There is also guidance and links to safety equipment worn by riders as well as other resourses within equestrian sport.
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Organisers

 THE COUNCIL

On 10th August 1985 a notice appeared in the Medical News section of the BMJ stating:

 "A group of doctors have formed the Medical Equestrian Association to improve the standards of administration and emergency treatment at equestrian events"

Since then the assocation has grown considerably in number and support a number of medical professionals, organisers and riders.

the council

CHARITY AIMS:

​The improvement of medical support at equestrian events, as well as giving those providing cover a voice

To provide training for members and other medical professionals in the management of equestrian accidents and related trauma

Education of medical personnel and the wider equestrian community about the hazards of equestrian sport and optimal first aid management
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