27  Within- and between-session reliability of the Tekscan™ Hoof System with a glue-on shoe

Impact of Gait and Diameter during Circular Exercise on Front Hoof Area, Vertical Force, and Pressure in Mature Horses

“…Between studies, the technology used for analysis, as well as attachment methods and locations, is not standardized. While our study protocol and recorded metrics have been shown to be reliable [ 26 ], comparisons between studies should be made recognizing the current limitation of no standardized protocol for quantitative gait analysis for horses in motion currently.…”

“…Hoof and sensor preparations were performed in a method previously utilized when using the Tekscan Hoof System TM with a glue-on shoe [ 26 ]. Horses were trimmed by a certified farrier (Certified Journey Farrier, Advanced Skill Farrier, Associate of the Worshipful Company of Farriers) within a week before exercise.…”

“…Previous research with the Tekscan Hoof TM system has found that when used with a glue-on shoe on the front hooves, the sensors are reliable within a session of exercise [ 26 ]. Bearing this in mind, the current study was designed that each horse would complete all their exercise within one session, and each set of sensors would only be used once.…”