Kinematic characteristics of Andalusian, Arabian and Anglo-Arabian horses: a comparative study

Cano, Manuel; Vivo, J.; Miró, F.; Morales, J. L.; Galisteo, A. M.

doi:10.1053/rvsc.2001.0504

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“…Back et al (1994) obtained positive correlations between gait scores and the angular range of motion of most joints. In the present study, the values obtained for the average motion range in the analyzed joints (64°in the elbow or hock, and 7.78°in the pelvis) are compatible with a good trot, but nevertheless are lower than those obtained for Dutch Warmblood horses and Spanish Purebred (Back et al, 1995a;Cano et al, 2001). The phenotypic variability shown by the CV obtained for these traits (between 9.48% and 26.53%) points to the possibility of obtaining high response to selection.…”

Section: Genetics Of Kinematic Traits In Lusitano Horsessupporting

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Genetic analysis of kinematic traits at the trot in Lusitano horse subpopulations with different types of training

Solé

Santos

Molina

et al. 2014

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The possibility of using quantitative kinematic traits as indirect selection criteria for sport performance could be beneficial to perform an early genetic evaluation of the animals. The genetic parameters for objectively measured kinematic traits under field conditions have been estimated for the first time, in order to potentially use these traits as indicators of gait quality in future selection of the Lusitano breed. The repeatability within three different types of training (dressage, bullfighting and untrained) was also discussed. A total of 176 males (4 to 14 years old) were recorded at trot in hand using a 3D videographic system. The speed and 10 kinematic traits were studied (one temporal, two linear and seven angular variables). The genetic parameters of the kinematic variables were estimated using VCE software. The heritability estimates were moderate to high (0.18 to 0.53). The stride length and the forelimb angular variables presented the highest heritabilities (0.49 to 0.53), whereas the hindlimb angular variables revealed the lowest values (0.18 to 0.40). More than half of the genetic correlations were moderately to highly positive (mostly 0.20 to 0.70; up to 0.88 between hindlimb traits). The dressage and bullfighting groups presented the highest repeatabilities (over 0.6) in the majority of the traits, maybe because of the acquired gait regularity expected in animals subjected to specific training, and suggesting a greater influence of the individuals over the kinematic traits studied in these two subpopulations than in the untrained subpopulation. The longer swing phase duration and the larger range of motion of the elbow, hock and pelvis joints observed in the dressage group may indicate a better gait quality of this group, according to FEI (International Equestrian Federation) standards. The bullfighting and untrained groups were more similar to each other in terms of kinematic traits. Selection of young horses for characteristics such as stride length and the hindlimbs traits can apparently contribute to further genetic improvement of the performance of Lusitano breed.

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Section: Genetics Of Kinematic Traits In Lusitano Horsessupporting

confidence: 47%

Genetic analysis of kinematic traits at the trot in Lusitano horse subpopulations with different types of training

Solé

Santos

Molina

et al. 2014

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“…Much has been written about equine kinematics studies by using computer-aided videography, pointing out the influence of different factors such as speed ), gait quality , breed (Cano et al 2001), or genetics (Molina et al 2008). …”

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2D versus 3D in the kinematic analysis of the horse at the trot

Miró

Santos²,

Garrido-Castro

et al. 2008

Vet Res Commun

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The handled trot of three Lusitano Purebred stallions was analyzed by using 2D and 3D kinematical analysis methods. Using the same capture and analysis system, 2D and 3D data of some linear (stride length, maximal height of the hoof trajectories) and angular (angular range of motion, inclination of bone segments) variables were obtained. A paired Student T-test was performed in order to detect statistically significant differences between data resulting from the two methodologies With respect to the angular variables, there were significant differences in scapula inclination, shoulder angle, cannon inclination and protraction-retraction angle in the forelimb variables, but none of them were statistically different in the hind limb. Differences between the two methods were found in most of the linear variables analyzed.

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“…Horse kinematics are also influenced by a horse's breed (Cano, Vivo, Miroa, Morales, & Galisteo, 2001). For these reasons two thoroughbreds of a similar age and conformation were chosen for our study.…”

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Does the rider influence the horse's movement in hippotherapy?

Svoboda¹,

Dvořáková²,

Janura³

2011

Acta Gymnica

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BACKGROUND:In hippotherapy, in comparison to equitation, it is assumed that the rider is a passive element, only stimulated by mechanical impulses produced by the moving horse's back.OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to determine the infl uence of the rider on the horse's movement in hippotherapy.METHODS: Two sound thoroughbreds with a similar body shape and size (age -19 and 14 years, withers height -1.65 m both, weight -548 and 500 kg) participated in the study. The test group of riders consisted of twelve healthy young women (age -23.3 ± 2.8, weight -59.2 ± 5.3, height -167.3 ± 4.2) without any previous horse riding experience. For each rider 36 trials in total (6 strides in 6 hippotherapy sessions held during the course of fi ve weeks) were evaluated. The movement was recorded by 4 videocameras (frequency 50 Hz). Spatiotemporal variables, the vertical displacement of selected points on the horse's limbs and the back and angle displacement of tarsus joint were analyzed by the APAS programme. Statistical processing was performed by the Statistica programme (one way ANOVA).RESULTS: In our study, we didn't fi nd any statistically signifi cant diff erence (p < 0.05) for stride duration, stride length and a horse's walking velocity. Upon the walking of horse no. 1 with various riders, statistically signifi cant diff erences (p < 0.01) in the vertical and angle displacement of points on the hind limb and on the horse's back were found. For horse no. 2, a statistically signifi cant infl uence of the rider on the movement of the horse was found only in the vertical displacement of the fore hoof.CONCLUSIONS: In hippotherapy, basic spatiotemporal variables of a horse's natural walking aren't infl uenced by the rider. As for the vertical displacement of points on the limbs and the horse's back, the results are not explicit. A larger number of horses is necessary for future study. The patient and the horse in hippotherapy are to be rather considered as interactive elements than as passive and active elements.

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Kinematic characteristics of Andalusian, Arabian and Anglo-Arabian horses: a comparative study

Cited by 28 publications

References 21 publications

Genetic analysis of kinematic traits at the trot in Lusitano horse subpopulations with different types of training

Genetic analysis of kinematic traits at the trot in Lusitano horse subpopulations with different types of training

2D versus 3D in the kinematic analysis of the horse at the trot

Does the rider influence the horse's movement in hippotherapy?

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