All posts by McTimoney Animal
A preliminary study of the mechanical nociceptive thresholds (MNTs) of dogs showing behavioural signs of pain when wearing a harness.
10/07/2024 by McTimoney Animal
in dogs, behavioural
Many assistance Dog charities rely on the use of a harness when their dogs are working in public. Additionally, more dog owners are choosing the harness as a more welfare-friendly use of restraint when walking their dogs. Behavioural pain assessment…
A preliminary investigation into the effect of pony age and rider weight on the mechanical nocioceptive thresholds of the epaxial muscles and heart rate variability of Exmoor ponies
10/07/2024 by McTimoney Animal
in horse-rider interactions
Rider weight as a percentage of equine weights have attracted considerable interest from a welfare perspective. The impact of rider weight on different pony age groups has not been explored. This study investigated the impact of rider weight on epaxial…
A preliminary investigation into the effect of rider weight on the mechanical nocioceptive thresholds of the epaxial muscles(MNTs) and heart rate variability(HRV) of exmoor ponies
10/07/2024 by McTimoney Animal
in horse-rider interactions
Welfare and ethics surrounding riding is critical to equestrianism’s Social Licence to Operate & pressure is mounting for change. Rider weight limits form the basis for much concern given the current knowledge of the physiological change an increase in rider…
An investigation into the effect of increasing rider weight on the horses’ metacarpal, metacarpophalangeal, metatarsal, metatarsophalangeal joint flexions and stride length in walk and trot.
10/07/2024 by McTimoney Animal
in horse-rider interactions
The ethical weight bearing capacity of horses has been under scrutiny through equine professionals, veterinary surgeons, coaches, judges and riders for many years. Literature within this area is limited. The average weight of people in the UK is rising research…
What are the life stories of equine clients’ relationships with their animal chiropractor?: an exploration into the socio-cultural impacts on animal chiropractor-client relationship through narrative inquiry
20/06/2024 by McTimoney Animal
in treatment effects
There is no research into the animal chiropractor-client relationship which is an integral part of the treatment process and can influence aftercare adherence and animal welfare. This preliminary study aimed to explore and shed light on possible influences on the…
An investigation into the influence of trained turning direction on passive range of motion, and static weight distribution in the forelimbs of dogs that compete in flyball
20/06/2024 by McTimoney Animal
in dogs, range of motion
Participating in flyball is thought to pose higher risk of injury to the forelimbs, especially during high velocity turns performed in the same direction (either left or right). This study investigated whether turning direction on the flyball box influences passive…
