Science & Equine

09/02/2022

15/01/2022

Wil jij het beste uit jezelf én je paard halen? Wij geloven in de kracht van het team.

Daarom maken wij tijdens deze clinic een analyse van zowel paard als ruiter. Paardenfysiotherapeut Marly Coppens onderzoekt het paard op zwakke schakels in het lichaam. Fysiotherapeut en Grand-Prix amazone Dimphy Van Oss maakt een analyse van de houding en zit van de ruiter op de Flexsaddle. Hierna wordt de combinatie door hen samen bekeken. Door de ervaring van beide specialisten te combineren wordt er gewerkt aan een plan die het team versterkt en verbeterd. Je krijgt een op maat gemaakt plan én concrete trainingstips mee om zo tot een optimale teamprestatie te komen.

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25/01/2021

Summary by Sophie Delemarre. Biomechanics and training - Influence of the rider

PROTECTIVE AND RISK FACTORS IN (AMATEUR) EQUESTRIANS

(A data analysis and case-control study of injury patterns)

From working to riding horse. There has changed a lot in equestrian sport if you compare it to the past. The researchers of this article examined at what influences there are to injury risk, both protactive and risk factors. In this article it is shown that having a lot of experience and having a riding diploma has an influence on the reduction of injuries. They recommend equestrians and their instructors to focus more on horse riding education.

- This article continues on our website. You'll find the complete summary on https://science-equine.com/articles/biomechanics-and-training/influence-of-the-rider/3899-protective-and-risk-factors-in-amateur-equestrians (image by: KNHS)

11/08/2020

For our Dutch followers:

Een tijdje geleden gaf ik een live webinar op over Musculoskeletale Echografie bij Honden (https://vimeo.com/436340619/3da990f305)

Heb je na het zien van de webinar interesse in een hands-on echografie ervaring? Op 12 september organiseer ik in samenwerking met SonoSkills een introductiecursus musculoskeletale echografie bij kleine huisdieren in het nieuwe Evidensia dierenziekenhuis in Geldrop. Er zijn nog enkele plekken beschikbaar.
Meer informatie: https://www.sonoskills.com/nl/introductiecursus-musculoskeletale-echografie-bij-kleine-huisdieren-geldrop-12-09-2020/

This is "Webinar: Musculoskeletale Echografie bij Honden / 7 juli 2020" by SonoSkills on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

15/04/2020

Summary by Charlotte Margo De Bruyne

OCCURRENCE OF A CONGENITAL MALFORMATION IN THE HORSE'S NECK

(How many of our thoroughbreds have malformations that could affect an optimal function? )

A horse’s neck has a unique design: it is made to move a lot and difficult to stabilize due to its length and mass. At the base of the neck, the vertebrae make a concave curve. This special shape requires a lot of stabilization, and this is achieved partially through the longus colli muscle: a muscle that consists of 3 parts, all attaching onto the caudal ventral tubercle (CVT) of C6. This structure is severely compromised if the attachment is not present. This study investigated how often this tubercle is missing.

- This article continues on our website. You'll find the complete summary on https://science-equine.com/rss/english/3897-occurrence-of-a-congenital-malformation-in-the-horse-s-neck (image by: www.horsejournals.com)

04/02/2020

Summary by Lauren Carey-Love, Horseshoeing: Biomechanics and pressure

EFFECTS OF FROG SUPPORTIVE SHOES ON HOOF KINETICS IN PONIES
(Differences in gait between normal and obese ponies, and the biomechanical effects of therapeutic shoeing)

Researchers from Utrecht University have compared the hoof kinetics between normal weight and obese Shetland ponies, barefoot and after application of frog-supportive shoes. Results interestingly showed obese ponies displaying signs of discomfort in barefoot gait. In all measures, both groups positively responded to these shoes, with the obese group markedly improving in gait.

- This article continues on our website. You'll find the complete summary on https://science-equine.com/rss/english/3896-effects-of-frog-supportive-shoes-on-hoof-kinetics-in-ponies

09/01/2020

Summary by Lauren Carey-Love, Horseshoeing: Biomechanics and pressure

BAREFOOT HOOF-CARE METHODS TO IMPROVE PALMAR HEEL ANGEL

(An investigation of 20 horses that have been transitioned to barefoot to study changes in the palmer heel angle)

The benefits of shoeing versus barefoot hoof-care often trigger lively debate. This research found the palmer section of the hoof benefits from intervals of bare foot care, however it requires a transition period and depends on the horse being able to perform as required without shoes.

- This article continues on our website. You'll find the complete summary on https://science-equine.com/articles/horseshoeing/biomechanics-and-pressure/3895-barefoot-hoof-care-methods-to-improve-palmer-heel-angle

12/12/2019

Summary by Lauren Carey-Love, Horseshoeing: Biomechanics and pressure

INVESTIGATING PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF HOORD DISORDERS

(Investigating the prevalence and risk factors that are associated with 12 common hoof disorders.)

There is scarce research into hoof disorders even though they are the most common cause of lameness. Decreased welfare for the horse is cause for concern and this research aims to give wider appreciation to treatment and management options.

- This article continues on our website. You'll find the complete summary on https://science-equine.com/rss/english/3894-investigating-prevalence-and-risk-factors-of-hoof-disorders

05/11/2019

Summary by Annet Veen. Influence of the rider

EFFECT OF THE SEATING STYLE ON THE HORSE’S MOVEMENT SYMMETRY

(Rising trot gives the most asymmetry in the horse’s movement in trot and induces or reduces lameness.)

Information about the influences of the rider’s seating style on the movement symmetry of the horse’s head and pelvis might help recognize low grade lameness. Rising trot gives the most asymmetry in the horse’s movement in trot and induces or reduces lameness. Sitting trot and two point seat have no effect on the movement symmetry

- This article continues on our website. You'll find the complete summary on https://science-equine.com/articles/biomechanics-and-training/influence-of-the-rider/3791-effect-of-the-seating-style-on-the-horse-s-movement-symmetry (image by: yvonhoogervorst.nl)

The rider’s seat might influence the movement symmetry of the horse’s head and pelvis. Knowledge about this effect can help recognize low grade lameness.

01/10/2019

Summary by Isabeau Deckers, Biomechanics and training

A STUDY ON INJURY-RELATED BIOMECHANICAL JUMPING FEATURES

(What can we learn from biomechanical jumping features to optimize training and injury prevention protocols?)

There is limited knowledge about the causes of musculoskeletal injury in showjumpers. The objectives of this study were, first of all, to describe features of the warm-up and turn to a fence, approach, take-off, suspension, landing and move-off, secondly to relate these findings to clinical findings and lastly, to identify features that may predispose to injury in showjumping horses.

- This article continues on our website. You'll find the complete summary on https://science-equine.com/rss/english/3892-a-study-on-injury-related-biomechanical-jumping-features (image by: Dyson et al., 2016)

12/08/2019

Summary by Isabeau Deckers. Biomechanics and training - Saddlery

THE BACK PRESSURE CAUSED BY A TRAINING ROLLER DURING LUNGING

(Is the training roller actually more beneficial for the horse's back than a saddle/ rider's weight?)

Ground schooling (especially lunging) is routinely performed in the rehabilitation and training of horses. With the elimination of the weight of the saddle/ rider, it is thought to be a safe training method. However, this study questioned if the training roller, often used when ground schooling to attach training tools, influences the back more beneficially than a saddle/ rider's weight.

- This article continues on our website. You'll find the complete summary on https://science-equine.com/articles/biomechanics-and-training/saddlery/3890-the-back-pressure-caused-by-a-training-roller-during-lunging (image by: Centaur Biomechanics)