Which obstacles are most problematic for jumping horses?

Stachurska, Anna; Pięta, M.; Nesteruk, E.

doi:10.1016/s0168-1591(02)00042-4

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“…Horses are expected to jump more 'fluent' and 'round' (Becher, 1987). The lowest number of mistakes on the wall-kind obstacles was observed in the scientific research in the show-jumping competition (Stachurska et al, 2002).…”

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Young horse response on changing distance in free jumping combination

Lewczuk

2008

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The aim of the present study was to verify the influence of distance between obstacles in combination for free jumping test on linear and temporal kinematic parameters of the jump. Investigated groups of halfbred stallions being prepared for 100 days performance test (two groups, 36 horses in total) were filmed on different distances between main doublebarre obstacle and last cross-pole in the jumping lane. Both groups of horses were filmed during their regular work in the same training centre 1 week before performance test. Jumping parameters were obtained on the same size of the obstacle. Data were analysed separately for both groups by analysis of variance. On the basis of the conducted study, it is possible to conclude that in the range of the most popular free jumping distance horses may use different jumping techniques to clear the jump. The shorter distances between last two obstacles in the jumping lane in the range of 6.8 to 7.1 m stimulate higher jumps; however, the reaction of horses was not exactly the same for all measured jumping parameters.

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Young horse response on changing distance in free jumping combination

Lewczuk

2008

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“…We suggest that as has been shown in other sports (Williams, 2002;, simple perceptual training of this nature could improve both ridden performance and reduce the number of accidents that result from rider error. Stachurska et al (2002) have shown that certain fence types are problematic for show jumping horses and it appears that some 'visual' features of these fences specifically affect…”

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The relationship between visual memory and rider expertise in a show-jumping context

Hall

Liley

Murphy³

et al. 2009

The Veterinary Journal

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Individuals develop visual skills while participating in sport. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of reported riding expertise on the recall of visual information relating to show-jumps. We identified a relevant (F1) and irrelevant (F2) point of focus in 22 photographs of show-jumps. Participants were students (n = 40) with varying levels of horse riding ability. The task, having viewed each photograph for four seconds, was to identify F1s or F2s from four alternatives viewed for ten seconds. F1s were recalled significantly more than F2s (P<0.001).Riding

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“…These restrictions of the equine visual system may affect the horse in ways in which we are as yet unaware and their impact not only on athletic performance but also on equine welfare warrants further detailed investigation. Stachurska et al [97] assessed the kinematic motor behaviour of horses when jumping a variety of different obstacles and increases in the height of the fence resulted in more frequent knockdowns. Stachurska et al [97] also reported that horses exhibited refusals and "runouts" when approaching walls and that the second elements of combination fences (two or three related fences) prove more problematic than the first or third obstacle of combination fences.…”

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“…Stachurska et al [97] assessed the kinematic motor behaviour of horses when jumping a variety of different obstacles and increases in the height of the fence resulted in more frequent knockdowns. Stachurska et al [97] also reported that horses exhibited refusals and "runouts" when approaching walls and that the second elements of combination fences (two or three related fences) prove more problematic than the first or third obstacle of combination fences. Moreover, fences with only a single colour (in particular, white) also caused more difficulties for jumping horses than those fences displaying two contrasting colours.…”

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What Horses and Humans See: A Comparative Review

Murphy

Hall

Arkins

2009

International Journal of Zoology

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Adaptations of the mammalian eye have tailored each to its own particular ecological niche. On the one hand, it would appear that the horse is best served by a system that can keep “half an eye” on everything, while the human benefits from focussing on more specific aspects of the visual array. By adapting a range of techniques, originally used to assess human visual ability, it has been possible to compare the human visual experience with that of the horse. In general, the results of the majority of these comparative studies indicate that the visual capabilities of the horse are broadly inferior to the human equivalents in acuity, accommodation, and colour vision. However, both the horse and human abilities to judge distance and depth perception may be quite comparable while equine vision is certainly superior to that of human's under scotopic conditions. Individual variation in visual ability, which is routinely taken for granted in humans, is also likely to occur in the horse. Such variation would undoubtedly affect equine performance, particularly in terms of expectation of athletic competitive outcomes in modern equitation. In addition to such considerations as conformation and athletic ability, a detailed assessment of the visual ability might contribute to a more accurate prediction of future performance characteristics in the horse. Although further investigation is required in order to appreciate fully both the capabilities and limitations of the equine visual system, the information currently available should now be considered and applied more rigorously both in the design of the equine environment and in the implementation of contemporary equine training methods. This need is the greatest in areas of equestrian sport where the outcomes of either or both equine and human visual judgements can be critical, the cost of failure often high and occasionally results in fatal consequences for both parties of the horse-human dyad.

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Which obstacles are most problematic for jumping horses?

Cited by 26 publications

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Young horse response on changing distance in free jumping combination

Young horse response on changing distance in free jumping combination

The relationship between visual memory and rider expertise in a show-jumping context

What Horses and Humans See: A Comparative Review

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