New muscle wastage scoring guide developed for horses
A new equine muscle wastage scoring guide, co-developed by the Spillers feed brand, aims to help horse owners identify muscle wastage.
Read MoreBiomechanics
Biomechanics of horse and rider.
Inertial sensors used to successfully measure back movement in horses
Quantifying movement with on-board technology could be a breakthrough in helping veterinarians assess backs, the researchers said.
Read MoreGrading system developed for key spinal junction in horses
Congenital malformations of the cervicothoracic junction have recently been recognized in recent years as a finding in performance riding horses.
Read MoreKissing Spine in horses: Less invasive surgery proves successful
The modified procedure of surgical desmotomy of the interspinous ligament makes it easier to work with the minimal spaces seen in severe cases.
Read More
Stride changes in Eventing horses may indicate onset of fatigue – study
The study team used data from a sternal-mounted sensor to analyse stride parameters between and at the jumps.
Read MoreMotion technology captures the nature of horse movement during swimming
A greater range of motion was identified in most joints, when compared to those of conventional gaits.
Read MoreMaking sense of sensor data for lame horses trotting in a circle
Study identifies allowances required for sensor data when lame horses are trotted in a circle.
Read MoreSines, cosines and the nature of the pelvic roll in Warmblood horses
Scientists use whole waveform analysis in identifying and describing common patterns and individual variation in movement data.
Read MoreCall for new trait descriptions in sport horse assessments
Researchers identify problems with existing evaluation systems in a study in Poland.
Read MoreMore research warranted into disc degeneration in horses – review
Back pain caused by disc problems has a major socio-economic impact in humans, yet historically has received minimal attention in other species.
Read More