Tag Archives for weight
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…
An investigation into spinal and pelvic misalignments in 8-week-old basset hound puppies
29/05/2024 by McTimoney Animal
in Dogs
Research of musculoskeletal issues in puppies is limited. This study aimed to provide evidence that spinal & pelvic misalignments exist in 8-week-old Basset Hound puppies and any associations with the birthing process. Highlights: Vertebral and pelvic misalignments do exist in…
