Nov 18, 2022 | Locomotion, Physiology, Welfare
Home 9 Category: Locomotion analysis “No abs, no back”. To be in a healthy physical shape, the horse must be well exercised, and the training of its back muscles – and its abdominal muscles – is a key element. Because of the anatomical...
Sep 29, 2022 | Physiology, racehorse training, Welfare
Accueil 9 Category: Welfare ( Page 2 ) The recovery of an eventing horse is a crucial component to keeping him healthy during high-intensity efforts. Eventing is one of the most demanding Olympic disciplines. It is organized into three distinct events: dressage,...
Aug 18, 2022 | Locomotion, Physiology, Welfare
Home 9 Category: Physiology Athlete horses are usually trained for a specific discipline. Jumping, dressage, eventing or racing, each of these sports requires specific and adapted training, involving distinct anatomical structures. The same observation can be...
Apr 14, 2022 | Physiology, Welfare
Home 9 Category: Physiology The ANSES (French National Agency for Animal Health Safety) defines animal welfare as ” the positive mental and physical state related to the satisfaction of its physiological and behavioral needs, as well as its expectations....
Mar 15, 2022 | Physiology, Welfare
Home 9 Category: Physiology The notion of stress was introduced into human medicine by Dr. Hans Selye in 1925. He defined it as follows: “Aggression of the organism by a physical, psychic or emotional agent causing an imbalance which must be compensated by...
