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There is very little epidemiological information relating to fractures sustained during endurance rides. In a small series of cases from a single region, in the 2007–2008 season, there were 4.2 fractures per 1000 starts [24]. One horse was subject to euthanasia at the ride following a fracture resulting in an estimate of 0.35 fatal fractures per 1000 starts. However, given the fact that this was a single fatality, this estimate should be treated with caution. Interestingly, the anatomical locations predominantly affected closely mirror those of the Thoroughbred racing on turf with the lateral condyles of Mc3 (37%: 14 of 38) and the proximal phalanx (21%: 8 of 38) being the two most common sites of fracture [24].