Horses can gallop within hours of birth, and may begin training for athletic competition while
still growing. This review cites studies on the effects of exercise on bone, tendon and …

A new edition of a highly respected textbook and reference in the rapidly emerging field of
equitation science. Equitation Science, 2nd Edition incorporates learning theory into ethical …

Simple Summary Of common debate among equine professionals and enthusiasts alike, is
whether entering race training at two years of age is detrimental or beneficial to the animal's …

Disuse induces a rapid bone loss in adults; sedentarity is now recognized as a risk factor for
osteoporosis. Hypoactivity or confinement also decrease bone mass in adults but their …

Previous research has determined that maintaining young animals in stalls is detrimental to
their bone health, while the addition of 50 to 82-m sprints 5 d/week aids in counteracting the …

Simple Summary In many equestrian disciplines, circular exercise is utilized to train,
exercise, and compete with horses and can vary in gait, as well as diameter. This study …

Simple Summary Identifying imaging features associated with racehorse catastrophic
musculoskeletal injuries could improve both jockey and racehorse welfare. Bone …

Simple Summary Skeletal injuries are common in athletic horses. This literature review
covers over three decades of research focused on preventing bone-related injuries and …

Though circular exercise is commonly used in equestrian disciplines, it may be at the
detriment of horses' musculoskeletal system. To investigate the effects of circular exercise on …

OBJECTIVE To establish an orthopedic, preclinical, ovine model of controlled exercise using
an equine walker. ANIMALS 20 Dorset-Polypay sheep. PROCEDURES Sheep underwent …