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Topic:Sport Surface
Sport surfaces for horses refer to the various types of ground materials and constructions used in equestrian activities, including racing, dressage, show jumping, and eventing. These surfaces are designed to provide optimal footing, support, and safety for horses during athletic performance. Common types of sport surfaces include grass, sand, synthetic, and mixed surfaces, each offering distinct properties that can influence traction, shock absorption, and stability. The characteristics of a sport surface can impact a horse's performance and risk of injury. This page compiles peer-reviewed research studies and scholarly articles that explore the design, material composition, and effects of different sport surfaces on equine biomechanics and welfare.
Impact and shear resistance of turf grass racing surfaces for Thoroughbreds. The 2 dominant processes involved in the horse hoof-to-racing surface interaction are the shock loading of the horse's leg upon impact with the racing surface and rotation of the horse's hoof into the racing surface. These processes were measured as impact resistance (ie, the peak deceleration of a moving body upon impact with the test surface) and as resistance to shear. The objective of the present study was to measure physically (under a variety of conditions) those soil and turf factors related to the 2 processes. It was concluded that thatch accumulation and mowing height of the turf did ...
