The effect of weighted boots on the movement of the back in the asymptomatic riding horse

Abstract

Back dysfunction is an important reason for impaired performance in sport horses. Limb movements influence the movements of the back and factors affecting the limbs may therefore affect the movement of the back. The aim of the study was to investigate the influence of weighted boots on the fore- and hind limbs on the movement of the back. The back kinematics of eight horses was studied at the walk and trot on a treadmill. The ranges of movement (ROM) of the back were compared intra-individually, using Wilcoxon matched pairs test, when the horses moved with and without weighted boots on the fore- and hind limbs, respectively. Differences were considered significant at P

Published in

Equine and Comparative Exercise Physiology
2006, volume: 3, number: 1, pages: 13-18
Publisher: CABI Publishing

SLU Authors

• Wennerstrand, Josefine

  • Department of Animal Biosciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

• Johnston, Christopher

  • Department of Animal Biosciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

• Rhodin, Marie

  • Department of Animal Biosciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

• Holm Forsström, Karin

  • Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

• Drevemo, Stig

  • Department of Animal Biosciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

UKÄ Subject classification

Animal and Dairy Science
Veterinary Science

Publication identifier

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1079/ecp200680

Permanent link to this page (URI)

https://res.slu.se/id/publ/8776