Detection of fatigue helps prevent injuries and optimize the performance of horses. Previous
studies tried to determine fatigue using physiological parameters. However, measuring the …

Exercise intensity during races is considerably high. To understand how Thoroughbreds
adapt to fatigue conditions, stride parameters for the first and second lap of the race (2400 …

Understanding the effects of fatigue can provide guidance for training regimens and injury
prevention. We have previously reported that the integrated-electromyogram (iEMG) values …

Water treadmill (WT) exercise is frequently used for training/rehabilitation of horses but the
effect of WT exercise on short-term movement patterns is yet to be investigated. The …

This study aimed to perform ultrasonographic evaluation of the digital flexor tendons of
jumping horses undergoing complementary training on a treadmill. Fifteen Brazilian Sport …

Los equinos no se ven como atletas, sin embargo, deben considerarse como tales. Por
consiguiente, deben tener una preparación para las diferentes actividades físicas que …

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the ability of novel legwear designed to limit extension of the
metacarpophalangeal joint (MCPJ) to redirect loading forces from the flexor apparatus …

Horses are used in a variety of disciplines, including dressage, show jumping, eventing and
racing. Thus, the equine athlete is predisposed to the development of musculoskeletal …

Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo proceder as avaliações clínicas e ultrassonográficas de
equinos em treinamento complementar em esteira ergométrica. Foram utilizados 15 …

An elite performance horse's value relies on traits of gait quality and absence of fatigue and
asymmetrical movement, but we lack objective and quantitative measures for these traits …