The horse–saddle–rider interaction

Greve, Line; Dyson, Sue

doi:10.1016/j.tvjl.2012.10.020

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“…Risk factors reported as being associated with back pain problems are riding techniques, saddle fitting, and weight distribution (De Cocq et al, 2004;Lesimple et al, 2012;Greve and Dyson, 2013). In the present study, several other factors appeared to form a risk factor for back problems.…”

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Risk factors associated with health disorders in sport and leisure horses in the Netherlands1

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Neijenhuis

Graaf-Roelfsema

et al. 2014

Journal of Animal Science

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ABstRACt:Horses are used for a wide variety of purposes from being used for recreational purposes to competing at an international level. With these different uses, horses have to adapt to numerous challenges and changes in their environment, which can be a challenge itself in continuously safeguarding their welfare. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of health disorders with clinical examination and identify possible risk factors of health disorders affecting horse welfare in professional husbandry systems in the Netherlands. With the use of fixed protocols for recording health aspects in horses, 150 horse farms voluntarily participating in the study were assessed by trained assessors. On each farm, 20 horses were clinically examined, in total almost 3,000 animals. This study recorded on the basis of the clinical examinations: the respiratory system (i.e., , and ocular discharge (12%). Risk factor analysis, stepwise using mixed model regression, demonstrated several risk factors for health aspects. Horses used for instruction (riding lessons) were almost two times more at risk to develop moderate to severe back pain compared to horses used for recreation (odds ratios [OR] = 0.54) or for competition (OR = 0.61). Horses used for instruction (riding school lessons), breeding, or recreation all had a higher risk for irregular locomotion or lameness compared to competition horses (OR = 0.42, OR = 0.55, OR = 2.14, respectively). Horses used for recreation were more prone to have a higher BCS compared to horses used for breeding (OR = 3.07) and instruction (OR = 2.06). The prevalence of health problems and the identified risk factors are valid for the horses in the present study in which farms voluntarily participated. Furthermore, the results may provide the basis for horse welfare and health programs on farm and horse industry levels. With the development of a valid welfare monitoring system for the horse industry, the welfare of horses can be increased through improving awareness and stimulating changes in management.

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Risk factors associated with health disorders in sport and leisure horses in the Netherlands1

Visser

Neijenhuis

Graaf-Roelfsema

et al. 2014

Journal of Animal Science

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“…These have shown the presence of asymmetry in the horse, so it is necessary to consider whether the asymmetry shown in the rider is related to, and consistent with, asymmetry of the horse, or if they are independent. The presence of the saddle between horse and rider further complicates the interaction (Greve & Dyson 2012).…”

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“…A key disadvantage of optical motion cameras is the limited field of view (Greve & Dyson 2012), restricting analysis to straight-line capture or very short view in the sagittal plane whilst passing the camera on a circular path. A wider field of view is possible using multiple camera systems but these are expensive and lack portability, making them difficult to utilise within a riding arena.…”

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“…Automated motion tracking via reflective markers can be problematic in environments with inconsistent light levels and cluttered backgrounds (Zhou & Hu 2008), common features of riding arenas. Another limitation is that parts of both horse and rider's bodies may be hidden from view, restricting the analysis that can be accurately performed (Greve & Dyson 2012). Bergmann, Mayagoitia, and Smith (2009) reported that body-worn, inertial motion sensors are a practical, non-constraining alternative to optical motion analysis for the measurement of lower-extremity joint angles.…”

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A preliminary investigation of the use of inertial sensing technology for the measurement of hip rotation asymmetry in horse riders

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“…The risk of injuries increases drastically when horses are confronted with unskilled riders who are unable to follow the movement of the back. The persistent crookedness of the rider can cause asymmetry resulting in secondary back pain (Greve & Dyson, 2013;Peham et al, 2010). …”

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Detecting and Measuring Back Disorders in Nonverbal Individuals: The Example of Domestic Horses

Lesimple¹,

Fureix²,

Aubé³

et al. 2016

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-Back disorders are amongst the major health-related disorders associated to working conditions in our society. Horses share with humans the exposure to potential physically harmful working conditions leading to back disorders. However, despite their high prevalence, these problems are often unacknowledged in the horse industry, mostly because their diagnosis remains difficult, particularly in field conditions. In the present review, we review the current scientific knowledge on back vertebral, muscular and musculoskeletal disorders. We will first present the existing knowledge about their prevalence and the tools available for diagnosis. Then, the different potential sources of back pain, including anatomical implications, the effect of emotionality and working conditions will be discussed. We finally present the existing behavioral, postural and physiological indicators of back pain that could help an early detection of back disorders.Keywords -Horse, Equine, Work, Illness, Back disorder assessment, IndicatorsSickness is defined as a state of unwellness, distress or disgust (Oxford Guide of the English Language, 1984), combining physical and emotional disorders. Sickness induces aversive experiences that range from mild discomfort to acute pain, which are mechanisms preventing the organism from incurring injuries (Bateson, 1991). According to this definition, the term "sickness" fits very well with back disorders. In humans, the presence of back disorders is related to increased aggressiveness (Berkowitz, 1993) and/or depression (Curie & Wang, 2004;Garon & Leavitt, 1983) and lower back pain is amongst the main causes of sick leave (Dionne et al., 2005). Back disorders may be caused by strictly physical parameters, such as bony dysfunction or malformations. However, working conditions are more and more often identified as a major source of back pain in humans (Banibrata, 2014;Widanarko, Legg, Devereux, & Stevenson, 2014), related to postural or psychological constraints.In horses too, physical malfunctions and malformations are possibly involved in some back related disorders (Haussler, 1996;Stubbs et al., 2006). However, working conditions, have also been proposed as further sources of such disorders (Fonseca et al., 2006;Gillis, 1999;Haussler, 1997;Jeffcott, 1980): horses share with humans working activities that may cause psychological (e.g., suppression of emotions) and physical stress (e.g., physical constraints; McGreevy & McLean, 2005). In this review, we present the current knowledge about the prevalence of back disorders and the tools used to diagnose them. We will review the potential causes of back disorders with a special highlight on working conditions. Psychological, physical and anatomical impacts of riding will be discussed in relation to the presence of visible indicators of back disorders. Finally, as the presence of back disorders is one of the main Lesimple et al. 160 pathologies in horses, we will review the validated indicators of back disorders as well as the signals that are ...

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The horse–saddle–rider interaction

Cited by 72 publications

References 75 publications

Risk factors associated with health disorders in sport and leisure horses in the Netherlands1

Risk factors associated with health disorders in sport and leisure horses in the Netherlands1

A preliminary investigation of the use of inertial sensing technology for the measurement of hip rotation asymmetry in horse riders

Detecting and Measuring Back Disorders in Nonverbal Individuals: The Example of Domestic Horses

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