A novel wireless data acquisition system for the measurement of hoof accelerations in the exercising horse.
Abstract: A device is needed to safely and wirelessly evaluate accelerations experienced by the horse hoof under a variety of surface conditions with the horse exercising at training or racing speeds. Objective: To develop a miniaturised wireless data acquisition system (WDAS) which reliably records hoof accelerations and the times over which they occur in a minimally invasive manner in the exercising Thoroughbred. Methods: The following criteria were set for device development: production of a lightweight and minimally invasive system, which provides an adequate acceleration range, appropriate frequency response to capture high speed events, and compatibility with a low power wireless telemetry system. Following device development, the WDAS was calibrated, and tested in 6 Thoroughbred horses over a variety of surfaces. Results: Collection of acceleration in seven trials using 6 horses over a variety of surfaces resulted in repeatable acceleration data with respect to the overall characteristic shape of the impact profile. Impact accelerations varied with surface, ranging 34.8-191.7 g. Accelerations on take off were in a similar range, although higher in some trials. Peak impact accelerations tended to larger over the grass paddock surface, than either the indoor arena or the dirt track. During dirt track trials, accelerations on take-off were often comparably larger than those observed on impact within the same footfall. Conclusions: This study reports the development of a wireless system that successfully measures hoof acceleration in a minimally invasive manner over a variety of surface and exercise conditions. Conclusions: The WDAS will be used in further studies to evaluate various components of the horse-racetrack interface, in an attempt to identify risk factors for musculoskeletal injury in the Thoroughbred racehorse.
Publication Date: 2007-01-19 PubMed ID: 17228584DOI: 10.2746/042516406x156361Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article abstract discusses the creation and testing of a new wireless data acquisition system (WDAS) designed to measure accelerations of horse hooves during exercise on various surfaces. The aim is to provide insights into potential risk factors for musculoskeletal injuries in racehorses.
Objective and Methodology of the Research
- This study’s objective is to develop a miniaturised wireless data acquisition system that accurately and non-invasively records the acceleration of Thoroughbred horse hooves during exercise.
- The criteria for the WDAS include: being lightweight and minimally invasive, providing an adequate acceleration range, having the appropriate frequency response to capture high-speed events, and offering compatibility with a low power wireless telemetry system.
- After developing the system, researchers calibrated it and tested it on six Thoroughbred horses on a variety of surfaces.
Results of the Research
- The test involved seven trials with six different horses on different workout surfaces. The WDAS successfully collected acceleration data which showcased repeatable characteristics in relation to the shape of the impact profile.
- The collected data showed variations in the impact accelerations based on the respective surfaces, ranging from 34.8 to 191.7 g. However, the peak impact accelerations were larger on grass paddocks than on indoor arenas or dirt tracks.
- The study also found that during dirt track exercises, the take-off accelerations were often significantly larger than the impact accelerations within the same footfall.
Conclusions of the Research
- The developed WDAS successfully measured hoof acceleration in a minimally invasive manner across various terrains and exercise conditions.
- The wireless system will be used in future studies to evaluate different elements of the horse-racetrack interface, in order to pinpoint risk factors for musculoskeletal injury in Thoroughbred racehorses.
Cite This Article
APA
Ryan CT, Schaer BL, Nunamaker DM.
(2007).
A novel wireless data acquisition system for the measurement of hoof accelerations in the exercising horse.
Equine Vet J, 38(7), 671-674.
https://doi.org/10.2746/042516406x156361 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Richard S. Reynolds, Jr. Comparative Orthopedic Research Laboratory, Department of Clinical Studies, New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348, USA.
MeSH Terms
- Acceleration
- Animals
- Biomechanical Phenomena
- Equipment and Supplies / veterinary
- Hoof and Claw / physiology
- Horses / physiology
- Kinetics
- Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena
- Physical Conditioning, Animal / physiology
- Running / physiology
Citations
This article has been cited 4 times.- Hobbs SJ, Curtis S, Martin J, Sinclair J, Clayton HM. Hoof Matters: Developing an Athletic Thoroughbred Hoof. Animals (Basel) 2022 Nov 11;12(22).
- Horan K, Coburn J, Kourdache K, Day P, Carnall H, Brinkley L, Harborne D, Hammond L, Peterson M, Millard S, Pfau T. Hoof Impact and Foot-Off Accelerations in Galloping Thoroughbred Racehorses Trialling Eight Shoe-Surface Combinations. Animals (Basel) 2022 Aug 23;12(17).
- Moore LV, Zsoldos RR, Licka TF. Trot Accelerations of Equine Front and Hind Hooves Shod with Polyurethane Composite Shoes and Steel Shoes on Asphalt. Animals (Basel) 2019 Dec 11;9(12).
- Maeda Y, Hanada M, Oikawa MA. Epidemiology of racing injuries in Thoroughbred racehorses with special reference to bone fractures: Japanese experience from the 1980s to 2000s. J Equine Sci 2016;27(3):81-97.
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