How to analyse the recovery of an eventing horse?

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,...

Horse injury: what influence does the discipline have?

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...

Equine welfare: the measurement indicators’ complexity

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....

Stress in horses: what impact on health and performance?

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...