Equi-note 33 Horseshoeing-an International Scandal
Equi-note 33 Horseshoeing-an International Scandal Equi-note 33-an International Scandal Why are so many of the world’s top horses being lamed, their welfare and their performance quality damaged by defective shoeing? Like the examples shown above and below. Three of these are leading international competitors in Grand Prix Dressage and 3-Day Eventing. Horseshoeing-an international scandal The […]
Equi-note 24 What is rein pressure?
Equi-note 24 What is rein pressure? Rein pressure on a trotting racer Minimum-2n maximum-44n Note: left rein/red and right rein/blue show median rein tension in newtons/n. (1 kg/weight equals 9.8 N/force).There are approximately ±36 peaks in 12 seconds, or ±3 peaks per second. Source: “Associations between driving rein tensions and drivers’ reports of […]
Equi-note 23 Hyperflexion-rollkur-damages the horse’s teeth
Equi-note 23 Hyperflexion-rollkur-damages the horse’s teeth Source: top photo: dianefollowell.com; middle photo: horseproblems.com.au; bottom photo: [email protected]. Equi-note 23 Hyperflexion-rollkur-damages the horse’s teeth This is a difficult issue to try and pin exclusively on the rollkur problem. This is because tight nosebands, ill-fitting tack and hard hands are also identified with other forms of riding. However, […]
Equi-note 22 Hyperflexion-rollkur damages the horse’s visibility
Equi-note 22 Hyperflexion-rollkur damages the horse’s visibility Source: photo on left El Sevier, wp: photo on right Captive Animals Protection Society; wp Equi-note 22 Hyperflexion-rollkur damages the horse’s visibility In the two top images, on the left shows the visual field in front of a horse when allowed to carry its head naturally. On the […]
Equi-note 21 Hyperflexion-rollkur can damage the horse’s neck causing osteoarthritis
Equi-note 21 Hyperflexion-rollkur can damage the horse’s neck causing osteoarthritis Source: Library.academialberti.de Equi-note 21 Hyperflexion-rollkur can damage the horse’s neck causing osteoarthritis Previous posts have referred to damage created by constricting the trachea. This affects the horse’s ability to breathe and has an effect on the speed of the airflow. However, in addition, there are […]
Equi-note 20 Hyperflexion-rollkur-the horse is more conflictive because faster airflow is more turbulent and abrasive
Equi-note 20 Hyperflexion-rollkur-the horse is more conflictive because faster airflow is turbulent and abrasive Source: “Numerical simulation around a realistic generic car model with different rear profiles” by E. Guilmineau, Ecole Centrale de Nantes, France, HAL Id: hal-01202486 [email protected] Jun 2014. open access Equi-note 20 Hyperflexion-rollkur-the horse is more conflictive because faster airflow is […]
Equi-note 19 Hyperflexion-rollkur-the horse is more conflictive because extra needed air gets caught in two key entrapment areas
Equi-note 19 Hyperflexion-rollkur-the horse is more conflictive because extra needed air gets caught in two key entrapment areas Respiratory tract obstructions Source: “Airflow mechanics in models of equine obstructive airway disease under conditions simulating exercise” by Warwick Bayly 1997; wp The authors provide the following comments on the above chart: “It shows that […]
Equi-note 18 Hyperflexion-rollkur-the horse is more conflictive because faster airflow damages its throat
Equi-note 18 Hyperflexion-rollkur-the horse is more conflictive because faster airflow damages its throat Source: www.southernwater.co.uk; Equi-note 18 Hyperflexion-rollkur-the horse is more conflictive because faster airflow damages its throat There are several problems arising from the higher speed of airflow. They include turbulence of the airflow and damage to the soft tissues of the palate. […]
Equi-note 17 Hyperflexion-rollkur-the horse is more conflictive because its airflow is blocked
Equi-note 17 Hyperflexion-rollkur-the horse is more conflictive because its airflow is blocked Head and neck in moderate extension (jowl angle 114°) Head and neck in moderate flexion (jowl angle 69°) Notes: 1. Ascending arrows indicate direction of movement of soft palate; descending arrows indicate collapse of roof of the throat. 2. Jowl angle shown is […]
Equi-note 16 Hyperflexion-rollkur increases the horse’s conflict behaviour
Equi-note 16 Hyperflexion-rollkur increases the horse’s conflict behaviour Source: photos #1 & #3: dressagehub; wp: photo #2: @SymbolsOfSaturn129; nkc Equi-note 16 Hyperflexion-rollkur increases the horse’s conflict behaviour How does this come about? To begin with forcing the horse’s head and neck into a contrived position causes stress. The horse reacts by showing its discomfort in […]