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View article: Retrospective Analysis of Suspensory Ligament Branch Injuries in 70 Dressage Horses
Retrospective Analysis of Suspensory Ligament Branch Injuries in 70 Dressage Horses Open
There are no studies that have investigated factors influencing the outcome of dressage horses with suspensory ligament (SL) branch injuries. The aim was to determine if age, breed, work level, injury severity, anatomical localisation of i…
View article: Orthopaedic Injuries in 272 Dressage Horses: A Retrospective Study
Orthopaedic Injuries in 272 Dressage Horses: A Retrospective Study Open
There is limited information regarding orthopaedic injuries in dressage horses. This study assessed the prevalence of injuries in a mixed referral and first opinion population of 272 horses training and competing in dressage, 238 of which …
View article: Evaluation of Owner‐Reported Clinical Signs and Fecal Occult Blood Tests as Predictors of Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome in Competition Dressage Horses
Evaluation of Owner‐Reported Clinical Signs and Fecal Occult Blood Tests as Predictors of Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome in Competition Dressage Horses Open
Background Equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) adversely affects the health, welfare, and performance of sports horses, requiring gastroscopy for definitive diagnosis. Owners frequently consider girth aversion as highly suggestive of EGUS…
View article: A longitudinal study of radiodensity and radiographic appearance of the proximal sesamoid bones in Thoroughbred racehorses
A longitudinal study of radiodensity and radiographic appearance of the proximal sesamoid bones in Thoroughbred racehorses Open
Background There are limited data on long‐term follow‐up of radiographic changes of the proximal sesamoid bones (PSBs) in Thoroughbred racehorses. The effect of training and racing on radiodensity of the PSBs in live Thoroughbreds has not …
View article: A Retrospective Study of the Evolution of Orthopaedic Injuries in 70 Dressage Horses
A Retrospective Study of the Evolution of Orthopaedic Injuries in 70 Dressage Horses Open
There is limited information about the orthopaedic health of dressage horses. This study aimed to document the orthopaedic status, lesion distribution, and evolution of injuries in 70 horses undergoing a minimum of five in-depth orthopaedi…
View article: Combined standing low‐field magnetic resonance imaging and fan‐beam computed tomographic diagnosis of fetlock region pain in 27 sports horses
Combined standing low‐field magnetic resonance imaging and fan‐beam computed tomographic diagnosis of fetlock region pain in 27 sports horses Open
Background There is no description of comparative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and fan‐beam computed tomography (CT) findings in the fetlock of lame sports horses. Objectives To document low‐field MRI and fan‐beam CT diagnoses in the l…
View article: No More Evasion: Redefining Conflict Behaviour in Human–Horse Interactions
No More Evasion: Redefining Conflict Behaviour in Human–Horse Interactions Open
Euphemisms, anthropomorphisms, and equivocation are established characteristics of traditional equestrian language. ‘Evasion’, ‘resistance’, and ‘disobedience’ are common labels assigned to unwelcome equine behaviours, implying that the ho…
View article: Radiological abnormalities of the cervicothoracic vertebrae in Warmblood horses with primary neck‐related clinical signs versus controls
Radiological abnormalities of the cervicothoracic vertebrae in Warmblood horses with primary neck‐related clinical signs versus controls Open
Radiological observations at the cervicothoracic junction in horses with or without related clinical signs have not been comprehensively described. The aim was to evaluate the seventh cervical (C7) to second thoracic (T2) vertebrae in hors…
View article: Congenital variants of the ventral laminae of the sixth and seventh cervical vertebrae are not associated with clinical signs or other radiological abnormalities of the cervicothoracic region in Warmblood horses
Congenital variants of the ventral laminae of the sixth and seventh cervical vertebrae are not associated with clinical signs or other radiological abnormalities of the cervicothoracic region in Warmblood horses Open
Background There is controversy about the clinical relevance of congenital variants of the ventral laminae of the sixth (C6) and seventh (C7) cervical vertebrae and their relationship with other radiological abnormalities. Objectives To do…
View article: Determination of Equine Behaviour in Subjectively Non-Lame Ridden Sports Horses and Comparison with Lame Sports Horses Evaluated at Competitions
Determination of Equine Behaviour in Subjectively Non-Lame Ridden Sports Horses and Comparison with Lame Sports Horses Evaluated at Competitions Open
The Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram (RHpE) was developed to facilitate the identification of musculoskeletal pain. The aim of the current study was to collate behavioural data using the RHpE from horses at competitions assumed by their owners a…
View article: Primary phenotypic features associated with caudal neck pathology in warmblood horses
Primary phenotypic features associated with caudal neck pathology in warmblood horses Open
Background Detailed descriptions of clinical signs associated with radiological findings of the caudal cervical vertebral column are not available. Objectives/Hypotheses Describe the clinical features associated with neck pain or stiffness…
View article: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Computed Tomographic and Radiographic Findings in the Metacarpophalangeal Joints of 31 Warmblood Showjumpers in Full Work and Competing Regularly
Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Computed Tomographic and Radiographic Findings in the Metacarpophalangeal Joints of 31 Warmblood Showjumpers in Full Work and Competing Regularly Open
There is a limited description of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and no information on computed tomographic (CT) findings in the fetlock of non-lame, non-racing sports horses. This study aimed to document comparative CT, MRI and radiogra…
View article: Computed Tomographic Evaluation of the Sagittal Ridge of the Third Metacarpal Bone in Young Thoroughbred Racehorses: A Longitudinal Study
Computed Tomographic Evaluation of the Sagittal Ridge of the Third Metacarpal Bone in Young Thoroughbred Racehorses: A Longitudinal Study Open
Metacarpophalangeal joint region pain is a common cause of lameness in racehorses. Radiological abnormalities in the sagittal ridge (SR) of the third metacarpal bone have been associated with joint effusion, lameness and reduced sales pric…
View article: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Computed Tomographic and Radiographic Findings in the Metacarpophalangeal Joints of 40 Non-Lame Thoroughbred Yearlings
Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Computed Tomographic and Radiographic Findings in the Metacarpophalangeal Joints of 40 Non-Lame Thoroughbred Yearlings Open
Most catastrophic injuries in Thoroughbred racehorses involve the fetlock. There is no description of comparative imaging in Thoroughbreds entering racehorse training. The aim was to describe MRI, CT and radiographic findings in the metaca…
View article: Application of the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram to 150 Horses with Musculoskeletal Pain before and after Diagnostic Anaesthesia
Application of the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram to 150 Horses with Musculoskeletal Pain before and after Diagnostic Anaesthesia Open
The Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram (RHpE) was developed to facilitate the recognition of musculoskeletal pain. The aim of this study was to document changes in RHpE scores before and after diagnostic anaesthesia was performed to alleviate pain…
View article: Application of a Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram in Icelandic horses: A pilot study
Application of a Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram in Icelandic horses: A pilot study Open
Summary Background A disturbing number of ridden horses are lame, although assumed by riders to be pain free. A Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram (RHpE) was developed; an RHpE score of ≥8/24 is likely to indicate the presence of musculoskeletal p…
View article: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Measurements of the Proximal Palmar Cortex of the Third Metacarpal Bone and the Suspensory Ligament in Non-Lame Endurance Horses before and after Six Months of Training
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Measurements of the Proximal Palmar Cortex of the Third Metacarpal Bone and the Suspensory Ligament in Non-Lame Endurance Horses before and after Six Months of Training Open
Proximal metacarpal injury is common in endurance horses, yet exercise-induced changes in this region have not been described. This study aimed to document objective exercise-induced changes in the proximal palmar cortex of the third metac…
View article: Complications following diagnostic and therapeutic sacroiliac joint region injections in horses: A study describing clinicians' experiences
Complications following diagnostic and therapeutic sacroiliac joint region injections in horses: A study describing clinicians' experiences Open
Background There are no detailed data on complications of sacroiliac (SI) joint region injections or on the variability of the methods and circumstances of injections among clinicians. Objectives To describe complications following diagnos…
View article: Real people, core business. Living safer sexual lives: respectful relationships. Report on the development and implementation of a peer led violence and abuse prevention program for people with intellectual disabilities
Real people, core business. Living safer sexual lives: respectful relationships. Report on the development and implementation of a peer led violence and abuse prevention program for people with intellectual disabilities Open
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View article: Relative heights of the withers and the tubera sacrale and angulation of the lumbar and pelvic regions in horses with hindlimb proximal suspensory desmopathy, sacroiliac joint region pain and other orthopaedic injuries
Relative heights of the withers and the tubera sacrale and angulation of the lumbar and pelvic regions in horses with hindlimb proximal suspensory desmopathy, sacroiliac joint region pain and other orthopaedic injuries Open
Background In non‐lame horses, the tubera sacrale (TS) are usually lower than or, less commonly, equal in height to the withers. Thoracolumbosacral, pelvic and hindlimb posture/conformation may be influenced by musculoskeletal pain, and de…
View article: Application of the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram to Horses Competing in British Eventing 90, 100 and Novice One-Day Events and Comparison with Performance
Application of the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram to Horses Competing in British Eventing 90, 100 and Novice One-Day Events and Comparison with Performance Open
The Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram (RHpE) was applied to 1010 competition starts at British Eventing (BE) 90, 100 and Novice one-day events and compared with performance. The overall median RHpE score was 4/24 (IQR 2,6; range 0,12). There were…
View article: Application of the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram to Horses Competing at the Hickstead-Rotterdam Grand Prix Challenge and the British Dressage Grand Prix National Championship 2020 and Comparison with World Cup Grand Prix Competitions
Application of the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram to Horses Competing at the Hickstead-Rotterdam Grand Prix Challenge and the British Dressage Grand Prix National Championship 2020 and Comparison with World Cup Grand Prix Competitions Open
The Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram (RHpE) comprising 24 behaviours was developed to facilitate the identification of musculoskeletal discomfort, with scores of ≥8/24 indicating the presence of pain. The median RHpE score for 147 competitors at…
View article: Application of the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram to Elite Dressage Horses Competing in World Cup Grand Prix Competitions
Application of the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram to Elite Dressage Horses Competing in World Cup Grand Prix Competitions Open
There is considerable debate about the social license to compete with horses and controversy about training methods for dressage horses. The objectives were to: 1. apply the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram (RHpE) to dressage horses competing at…
View article: Sidewinder gait in horses
Sidewinder gait in horses Open
Background Sidewinder gait in horses is poorly understood and characterized by walking with the trunk and pelvic limbs drifting to 1 side. Hypothesis/objectives To report causes, clinical and diagnostic features. Animals Horses examined at…
View article: Application of a Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram and Its Relationship with Gait in a Convenience Sample of 60 Riding Horses
Application of a Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram and Its Relationship with Gait in a Convenience Sample of 60 Riding Horses Open
A Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram (RHpE) comprising 24 behaviours has been developed to facilitate the identification of musculoskeletal pain. The aim was to further test the RHpE by its application to a convenience sample (n = 60) of sports ho…
View article: Evaluating the suitability of an English saddle for a horse and rider combination
Evaluating the suitability of an English saddle for a horse and rider combination Open
Summary Correct saddle‐fit for horse and rider is crucial for optimal comfort and performance. Poor saddle‐fit is a frequent contributor to suboptimal performance but is often overlooked. The most common problems are incorrect tree width, …
View article: Intervertebral disc disease of the cervical and cranial thoracic vertebrae in equidae: eight cases
Intervertebral disc disease of the cervical and cranial thoracic vertebrae in equidae: eight cases Open
Summary Intervertebral disc disease in the cervical and cranial thoracic vertebrae is unusual in horses and the majority of documented cases have been associated with infection and resulted in ataxia. The current retrospective study docume…
View article: Science‐in‐brief: Horse, rider, saddlery interactions: Welfare and performance
Science‐in‐brief: Horse, rider, saddlery interactions: Welfare and performance Open
On 8‐10 December 2018 the Saddle Research Trust hosted their 3rd International Conference and workshop. The theme was Horse, rider, saddlery interactions: Welfare and performance. This article summarises the presentations and discussions t…