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The Effect of Harrowing and Watering on Arena Surface Characteristics and Kinematics of the Working Trot
Walker V.A., Tranquille C.A...
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Introduction: Horses are increasingly trained on artificial surfaces, but a recent epidemiological study identified that arena characteristics affect risk of lameness in dressage horses, with arena maintenance being a potential protective factor. Aim: To investigate the effect of arena maintenance on arena mechanical properties and limb movement pattern at working trot on 2 different surfaces.
Methods: Eight horses ridden by the same rider at 3.5 m/s on 2 surfaces: Surface 1 (S1); Waxed sand and rubber, harrowed and nonharrowed. Surface 2 (S2); Sand and fibre, watered and nonwatered. High speed motion capture (240 Hz) recorded 8 strides in a straight line. Forelimb and hindlimb hoof slide, fetlock angle and tarsal angle were determined. A dual-axis synthetic-hoof drop hammer measured mechanical properties at 10 arena locations. Data was analysed descriptively (mechanical properties) and comparatively (kinematic data). [...]
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