“The training and management of showjumping horses is still largely based on traditional beliefs instead of scientific evidence,” Katharina Kirsch and her fellow researchers noted in the… Read more “Showjumpers performance needs objective measurements”
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The will to win begins with great preparation – don’t miss musculoskeletal pain
Equestrian sport and horse racing are sports where, in the blink of an eye, events can be won or lost, explains equine musculoskeletal therapist Laura Stephenson. Being… Read more “The will to win begins with great preparation – don’t miss musculoskeletal pain”
Osteochondrosis, decrease long-term racing despite early surgical intervention
Osteochondrosis, a common developmental bone disorder in horses, decreases long‐term racing performance in Standardbreds, study findings show. Their study, reported in the journal Veterinary Surgery, focused on… Read more “Osteochondrosis, decrease long-term racing despite early surgical intervention”
Metabolic Predictors of Equine Performance found in Endurance Racing
The metabolitic* signatures of Endurance horses could potentially be used to predict their performance in competition, according to researchers. Alana Halama and her fellow researchers, reporting in… Read more “Metabolic Predictors of Equine Performance found in Endurance Racing”
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