| How do features of dressage arenas influence training surface properties which are potentially associated with lameness? | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20888276 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Results from a previous study indicated that there are specific arena surface characteristics that are associated with an increased likelihood of lameness in dressage horses. It is important to understand what modifiable arena factors lead to these detrimental surface characteristics. The aim of this study was to describe the use of training surfaces and arenas for United Kingdom dressage horses and to investigate any relationships between arena/surface variables and detrimental surface characteristics. Data from a questionnaire returned by 22.5% of all 11,363 registered members of British Dressage were used for the study. Univariate and multivariable logistic regression models were developed with each of the previously identified surface characteristics as dependent variables. Respondents reported that the majority of arenas were privately owned, sized 20 × 40 m and had a sand and rubber surface. The results indicated that wax-coated and sand and rubber surfaces were associated with less detrimental surface properties than sand, sand and PVC, woodchips or grass. Woodchips were most strongly associated with the detrimental characteristic of slipping, and sand with tripping. The findings indicated that any arena surface should have a base, with limestone the recommended surface, and that crushed concrete was best avoided. This information supported previous studies in racehorses that indicated that surface maintenance is essential, especially when many horses are using an arena daily. Problems were less likely if an arena was privately owned. |
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Authors:
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Rachel C Murray; Juli Walters; Hannah Snart; Sue Dyson; Tim Parkin |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997) Volume: 186 ISSN: 1532-2971 ISO Abbreviation: Vet. J. Publication Date: 2010 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-11-08 Completed Date: 2011-01-31 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9706281 Medline TA: Vet J Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 172-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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Copyright © 2010. Published by Elsevier Ltd. |
Affiliation:
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Centre of Equine Studies, Animal Health Trust, Kentford, Suffolk CB8 7UU, United Kingdom. rachel.murray@aht.org.au |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Animals Floors and Floorcoverings* Great Britain Horse Diseases / etiology* Horses Lameness, Animal / etiology* Logistic Models Physical Conditioning, Animal* Private Sector Questionnaires Risk Factors Rubber Silicon Dioxide / adverse effects Sports Wood / adverse effects |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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7631-86-9/Silicon Dioxide; 9006-04-6/Rubber |
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Comment In:
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Vet J. 2010 Nov;186(2):129-30
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20933447
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