The Triple-E Model: Advancing Equestrian Research with Perspectives from One Health.
Abstract: Equestrian sport has various welfare issues and educational needs. To address these complex interactions, we propose an integrated approach called the Triple-E Model, which focuses on the equine, equestrian, and environmental triad. A literature review of existing models suggests that complexities of these interactions are overlooked, despite the significant impact of equine industries on economics, healthcare, and animal welfare. This paper discusses current models and theories used to evaluate equine-equestrian-environmental interactions and introduces the Triple-E Model to foster multidisciplinary collaboration. Unlike the One Health triad, which focuses on disease emergence, transmission, and zoonosis, the Triple-E Model extends to non-infectious research, such as musculoskeletal injury. It promotes collaborative care and rehabilitation within the equestrian community by engaging multidisciplinary, multi-setting, and multi-sectoral teams. Given the nature of human-animal interaction and welfare considerations, this model fills the gap in understanding human-horse interactions. The paper highlights the limitations of existing models and explains how the Triple-E Model guides and encourages holistic team collaboration in the equestrian community.
Publication Date: 2023-08-16 PubMed ID: 37627432PubMed Central: PMC10451526DOI: 10.3390/ani13162642Google Scholar: Lookup The Equine Research Bank provides access to a large database of publicly available scientific literature. Inclusion in the Research Bank does not imply endorsement of study methods or findings by Mad Barn.
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The research abstract details a novel integrated approach for addressing welfare issues and educational needs in equestrian sports, named the Triple-E Model, which focuses on equine, equestrian, and environmental aspects.
Overview of the Problem
- The authors noticed recurring problems in the equestrian sports industry, with specific issues on animal welfare and the lack of educational resources. Traditional approaches to these challenges have not entirely addressed these concerns due to the complex interactions involving the horse, the rider, and the environment.
- The researchers also pointed out that despite the significant impact of equine industries on economies, healthcare, and animal welfare, comprehensive models that evaluate these aspects are currently lacking.
Introduction of the Triple-E Model
- To rectify this, the researchers proposed the Triple-E Model, an integrated approach which centralizes on the equine (the horse), the equestrian (the rider), and the environment. This model is designed to stimulate multidisciplinary collaboration and provide a holistic view on the industry.
- The Triple-E Model differs from the existing One Health triad, which is centered on disease emergence, transmission, and zoonosis. Instead, the Triple-E Model extends to non-infectious areas of research, such as injuries to the horse’s musculoskeletal system.
- The model promotes care and rehabilitation within the equestrian community. It includes multi-setting and multi-sectoral teams, encouraging collaboration from various stakeholders in the industry.
Implications and Advantages of the Model
- According to the researchers, the Triple-E Model addresses the existing gap in understanding human-horse interactions. Plus, it considers the nature of these interactions and important welfare factors.
- The paper notes the current models’ limitations and emphasizes how the Triple-E model can guide the equestrian community towards a more holistic and integrated approach. This model is developed to encourage holistic team collaboration and elevate the overall standards in the equestrian community.
- Ultimately, the implementation of this model could lead to improved welfare of horses, more informed equestrian practices, and a healthier environment in the equestrian sector.
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Keener MM, Tumlin KI.
(2023).
The Triple-E Model: Advancing Equestrian Research with Perspectives from One Health.
Animals (Basel), 13(16), 2642.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13162642 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Sports Medicine Research Institute, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506, USA.
- Sports Medicine Research Institute, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506, USA.
Conflict of Interest Statement
The authors declare no conflict of interest.
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