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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the County of Los Angeles' petition for reconsideration. The Board adopted the judge's report, which found that applicant Vicki Gregory's injuries sustained when thrown from a horse at an annual trail ride arose out of and occurred in the course of her employment. The judge determined that Gregory reasonably and subjectively believed her participation was required as part of her training for the Sheriff's Department Mounted Enforcement Unit. Credible MED Unit witnesses corroborated that such participation was essential for certification and duty readiness.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the County of Los Angeles' petition for reconsideration. The Board adopted the judge's report, which found that applicant Vicki Gregory's injuries sustained when thrown from a horse at an annual trail ride arose out of and occurred in the course of her employment. The judge determined that Gregory reasonably and subjectively believed her participation was required as part of her training for the Sheriff's Department Mounted Enforcement Unit. Credible MED Unit witnesses corroborated that such participation was essential for certification and duty readiness.
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