May 31, 2023 | Locomotion, Science
Accueil 9 Category: Locomotion Muscle contractures in sports horses are a major concern for owners and equine health professionals. These muscle problems can have a significant impact on a horse’s sporting performance and well-being. However, thanks to...
Apr 26, 2023 | Locomotion, Physiology, Welfare
Accueil 9 Category: Physiology Exercise ECG is an examination that records the electrical activity of the heart during training. It allows the analyse and control of the horse’s heart rhythm through an electrical curve of the heart activity. Often used at...
Apr 12, 2023 | Locomotion, Physiology, Welfare
Accueil 9 Category: Physiology Polysaccharide storage myopathies – or PSSMs – are rare but serious equine metabolic disorders. They are caused by an abnormal accumulation of glycogen, a complex sugar that serves as an energy source for muscle cells....
Mar 24, 2023 | Locomotion, Physiology, Welfare
Accueil 9 Author archive for Léa Jeanneau The horse’s warm-up is an important part of the training process that should not be skipped. To discover its partner, understand its thinking, and most importantly, get it in shape, find the best methods to succeed...
Mar 15, 2023 | Locomotion, Physiology, Welfare
Accueil 9 Category: Physiology Horse muscular disorders can have serious consequences for both health and performance. Muscles are necessary for movement, balance, and stability, and any muscular loss or dysfunction can result in a deterioration in the...
Jan 3, 2023 | Locomotion, Welfare
Home 9 Category: Locomotion When a horse moves, its limbs perform a cyclical movement in two phases: the stance phase (damping – bearing – propulsion) & the swing phase (bringing back – suspension – embracing). Several factors can...
