Tanya Garcia

Jun 27, 2023 | mdpi.com | Tanya Garcia |Elizabeth Acutt |Christina M. Rohlf |Lyndsey J. Marsh

Abstract: Simple SummaryThe mechanical behavior of arena surfaces has been identified as a contributor to injuries of performance horses. Evidence of excessive fetlock extension in association with stiff surfaces has propelled the installation of synthetic surfaces in performance horse arenas to reduce injury risk. However, the effect of arena surface properties on hoof slide during show jumping has not been widely studied.