Locomotion requires skeletal muscle to sustain and generate force. A muscle's force
potential is proportional to its weight. Since the larger the muscle the larger its potential …

Determination of fat-free mass and fat mass in working horses may contribute to
understanding the effects of training of these groups of horses. Also it could be used to …

Body condition scoring is a system that measures level of fatness in the body of the horse.
Body weight is a breed trait and it varies between the races. In addition, Horses exhibit …

The horse's skeletal musculature is highly physically adapted: in particular, and relative to
other species, it has a greater muscle mass relative to body weight, large intramuscular …

The horse has an enormous capacity for physical work. Its athletic potential for speed,
endurance, and agility renewed its popularity in sports events such as endurance riding …

Equine body condition is primarily a function of the balance between a horse's intake and
expenditure of energy and is affected by both external and internal factors. Availability and …

Abstract AN236, a 5-page fact sheet by Edward L. Johnson and Kylee J. Duberstein,
discusses the nutritional needs of horses, common guidelines to observe when feeding …

Horse enthusiasts are often concerned about their horse's health, appearance and
performance. A major key to accomplishing these three goals is to keep your horse at a …

Basic Nutritional Guidelines for Equine Management1 Page 1 AN235 Basic Nutritional
Guidelines for Equine Management1 Edward L. Johnson and Kylee J. Duberstein2 1. This …