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Animals : an open access journal from MDPI2012; 2(4); 640-655; doi: 10.3390/ani2040640

Proactive Management of the Equine Athlete.

Abstract: Across many equestrian disciplines the median competition career of a horse is relatively short. One of the major reasons for short career length is musculoskeletal injury and a consistent variable is the trainer effect. There are significant opportunities within equestrian sport for a holistic approach to horse health to attenuate musculoskeletal injury. Proactive integration of care by health professionals could provide a mechanism to attenuate injury risk and the trainer effect. However, the limited data available on current exercise regimens for sport horses restricts interpretation of how management and exercise volume could be modified to reduce injury risk. Early exercise in the juvenile horse (i.e., pre weaning) has a positive effect on stimulating the musculoskeletal system and primes the horse for an athletic career. The early introduction to sport competition has also been identified to have a positive effect on career length. These data indicate that management systems reflecting the cursorial evolution of the horse may aid in attenuating loss from sport due to musculoskeletal injury.
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Publication Date: 2012-12-19 PubMed ID: 26487168PubMed Central: PMC4494282DOI: 10.3390/ani2040640Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article discusses how a holistic approach to horse health, including proactive care from health professionals, can reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injury and prolong the competition career of sport horses, particularly if early exercise routines and exposure to competition are introduced.

Overview of the Study

  • This research is centered around understanding the reasons behind the short competition careers of many horses across a range of equestrian disciplines.
  • The study identifies musculoskeletal injuries as one of the major reasons for this limited career span. It also identifies the role of the trainer as a contributing factor.

Holistic Approach to Horse Health

  • The researchers propose a holistic approach to horse health as a way to manage and potentially prevent these types of injuries.
  • The concept of ‘proactive integration of care’ is introduced, involving regular care and check-ups by health professionals to identify and address potential issues before they lead to injury.

Limitations in Current Exercise Regimens

  • The article highlights the limitations in current exercise regimens for sport horses which may contribute to injury risks. It mentions that these restrictive regimens cause difficulties in determining how modifications could reduce the risk of injury.

The Role of Early Exercise

  • The research suggests that introducing exercise at an early stage in a horse’s life (specifically before they are weaned from their mothers) can have a positive stimulus on their musculoskeletal systems.
  • Early exercise prepares the horses for an active, athletic career by strengthening their physical systems while they are still developing.

Introduction to Sport Competition Early

  • Alongside early exercise, the early introduction of young horses to sport competition is also suggested to positively impact the length of their career.
  • The experience of competition at a younger age might help horses adapt better to the stresses of career and prolong their active years.

Evolution-Informed Management Systems

  • The researchers propose that management systems which consider the natural, evolutionary characteristics of horses could help prevent career losses due to musculoskeletal injury.
  • By understanding and respecting the ways in which horses have evolved, it may be possible to develop more effective approaches to their training and care.

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Rogers CW, Bolwell CF, Gee EK. (2012). Proactive Management of the Equine Athlete. Animals (Basel), 2(4), 640-655. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani2040640

Publication

Animals : an open access journal from MDPI
ISSN: 2076-2615
NlmUniqueID: 101635614
Country: Switzerland
Language: English
Volume: 2
Issue: 4
Pages: 640-655

Researcher Affiliations

Rogers, Chris W
  • Massey Equine, IVABS, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North, New Zealand. c.w.rogers@massey.ac.nz.
Bolwell, Charlotte F
  • Massey Equine, IVABS, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North, New Zealand. c.bolwell@massey.ac.nz.
Gee, Erica K
  • Massey Equine, IVABS, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North, New Zealand. e.k.gee@massey.ac.nz.

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