According to the BEVA commissioned report in 2013, equine vets are expected, on average, to sustain between seven and eight work-related injuries during a 30 year career in practice. In one typical equine practice alone, kicks, body squashes and head buts resulted in everything from concussion to knee ligament rupture, fracture ribs and facial lacerations. And it is not just the acute injuries that are cause for concern. Chronic injuries such as back, shoulder and neck pain from repeated bending and lifting and long hours spent driving or standing also impact significantly. These injuries are at worst life-threatening and at best require time off work. And they influence mental as well as physical health. The anxiety surrounding the risk of a repeat recurrence or aggravation of a pre-existing injury should not be overlooked.