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A comparison of the moment arms of pelvic limb muscles in horses bred for acceleration (Quarter Horse) and endurance (Arab)
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Crook, T. C., Cruickshank, S. E., McGowan, C. M., Stubbs, N., Wilson, A. M., Hodson-Tole, E. F., & Payne, R. C. (in press). A comparison of the moment arms of pelvic limb muscles in horses bred for acceleration (Quarter Horse) and endurance (Arab). Journal of Anatomy, 217(1), 26-37. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7580.2010.01241.x

Selective breeding for performance has resulted in distinct breeds of horse, such as the Quarter Horse (bred for acceleration) and the Arab (bred for endurance). Rapid acceleration, seen during Quarter Horse racing, requires fast powerful muscular co... Read More about A comparison of the moment arms of pelvic limb muscles in horses bred for acceleration (Quarter Horse) and endurance (Arab).

INCREASED WHOLE BODY INERTIA DECREASES MAXIMUM ATTAINABLE RUNNING SPEED IN HUMANS
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Bowtell, M. V., Tan, H., & Wilson, A. M. INCREASED WHOLE BODY INERTIA DECREASES MAXIMUM ATTAINABLE RUNNING SPEED IN HUMANS. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpa.2009.04.188

The consistency of maximum running speed measurements in humans using a feedback-controlled treadmill, and a comparison with maximum attainable speed during overground locomotion
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Bowtell, M. V., Tan, H., & Wilson, A. M. The consistency of maximum running speed measurements in humans using a feedback-controlled treadmill, and a comparison with maximum attainable speed during overground locomotion. Journal of Biomechanics, 42(15), 2569-2574. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2009.07.024

Variability of Manson and Leaver locomotion scores assigned to dairy cows by different observers
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Channon, A. J., Walker, A. M., Pfau, T., Sheldon, I. M., & Wilson, A. M. Variability of Manson and Leaver locomotion scores assigned to dairy cows by different observers. Veterinary Record, 164(13), 388-392

The gait scoring system developed by Manson and Leaver was used by five experienced observers to assess the gait of 83 milking Holstein-Friesian cows in a live recording session, and video recordings were made. The agreement between the scores of the... Read More about Variability of Manson and Leaver locomotion scores assigned to dairy cows by different observers.

Modern Riding Style Improves Horse Racing Times
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Pfau, T., Spence, A., Starke, S. D., Ferrari, M., & Wilson, A. M. Modern Riding Style Improves Horse Racing Times. Science, 325(5938), 289-289. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1174605

GPS-INS INTEGRATION: A VALUABLE TOOL FOR MEASUREMENT OF KINEMATICS IN THE FIELD
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Roskilly, K., Tan, H. L., Lowe, J. C., & Wilson, A. M. GPS-INS INTEGRATION: A VALUABLE TOOL FOR MEASUREMENT OF KINEMATICS IN THE FIELD. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpa.2009.04.214

DOES RUNNING DOWNHILL AFFECT MAXIMUM SPEED?
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Self, Z. T., Spence, A. J., Bowtell, M. V., & Wilson, A. M. DOES RUNNING DOWNHILL AFFECT MAXIMUM SPEED?. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpa.2009.04.233

THE KINEMATICS AND KINETICS OF GREY SQUIRREL JUMPING
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Snarey, R. A., Spence, A. J., & Wilson, A. M. THE KINEMATICS AND KINETICS OF GREY SQUIRREL JUMPING. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpa.2009.04.228

SPEED, STRATEGY, DRAG AND DRAFTING IN THOROUGHBRED HORSE RACING
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Spence, A. J., Thurman, A., Maher, M., & Wilson, A. M. SPEED, STRATEGY, DRAG AND DRAFTING IN THOROUGHBRED HORSE RACING. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpa.2009.04.216

TURNING PERFORMANCE OF HORSES
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Tan, H. L., & Wilson, A. M. TURNING PERFORMANCE OF HORSES. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpa.2009.04.182

TURNING PERFORMANCE OF HORSES
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Tan, H. L., & Wilson, A. M. TURNING PERFORMANCE OF HORSES. Integrative and Comparative Biology, 49, E168-E168

Pitch then power: limitations to acceleration in quadrupeds
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Williams, S. B., Tan, H. L., Usherwood, J. R., & Wilson, A. M. Pitch then power: limitations to acceleration in quadrupeds. Biology Letters, 5(5), 610-613. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2009.0360

Exploring the mechanical basis for acceleration: pelvic limb locomotor function during accelerations in racing greyhounds (Canis familiaris)
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Williams, S. B., Usherwood, J. R., Jespers, K., Channon, A. J., & Wilson, A. M. Exploring the mechanical basis for acceleration: pelvic limb locomotor function during accelerations in racing greyhounds (Canis familiaris). Journal of Experimental Biology, 212(4), 550-565. https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.018093

PREFERRED SPEEDS AND GAIT CLASSIFICATION IN FREE RANGING AFRICAN CARNIVORES
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Dewhirst, O. P., Hubel, T. Y., Myatt, J. P., Jordan, N. R., McNutt, J. W., & Wilson, A. M. PREFERRED SPEEDS AND GAIT CLASSIFICATION IN FREE RANGING AFRICAN CARNIVORES

Physical activity: does long-term, high-intensity exercise in horses result in tendon degeneration?
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Birch, H. L., Wilson, A. M., & Goodship, A. E. Physical activity: does long-term, high-intensity exercise in horses result in tendon degeneration?. Journal of Applied Physiology, 105(6), 1927-1933. https://doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00717.2007

This study explores the hypothesis that high-intensity exercise induces degenerative changes in the injury-prone equine superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT), but not in the rarely injured common digital extensor tendon (CDET). The horse represent... Read More about Physical activity: does long-term, high-intensity exercise in horses result in tendon degeneration?.

Circadian variation in biochemical markers of bone cell activity and insulin-like growth factor-I in two-year-old horses
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Jackson, B. F., Blumsohn, A., Goodship, A. E., Wilson, A. M., & Price, J. S. Circadian variation in biochemical markers of bone cell activity and insulin-like growth factor-I in two-year-old horses. Journal of Animal Science, 81(11), 2804-2810

WHAT LIMITS ACCELERATION?
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Williams, S. B., Usherwood, J. R., Tan, H., & Wilson, A. M. WHAT LIMITS ACCELERATION?. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpa.2008.04.101

ACCELERATION AND TURNING PERFORMANCE OF POLO HORSES UNDER FIELD CONDITIONS
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Tan, H., Williams, S., Usherwood, J. R., & Wilson, A. M. ACCELERATION AND TURNING PERFORMANCE OF POLO HORSES UNDER FIELD CONDITIONS. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpa.2008.04.141

Measurement of stride parameters using a wearable GPS and inertial measurement unit
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Tan, H. L., Wilson, A. M., & Lowe, J. C. Measurement of stride parameters using a wearable GPS and inertial measurement unit. Journal of Biomechanics, 41(7), 1398-1406. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2008.02.021

Both GPS and inertial measurement units (IMUs) have been extensively used in biomechanical studies. Expensive high accuracy GPS units can provide information about intrastride speed and position, but their application is limited by their size and cos... Read More about Measurement of stride parameters using a wearable GPS and inertial measurement unit.

Accuracy of the TurfTrax Racing Data System for determination of equine speed and position
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Spence, A. J., Tan, H., & Wilson, A. M. Accuracy of the TurfTrax Racing Data System for determination of equine speed and position. Equine Veterinary Journal, 40(7), 680-683. https://doi.org/10.2746/042516408X330338

Reasons for performing study: The speed and position data collected by TurfTrax Racing Data Limited during UK Thoroughbred racing have potential to benefit equine science and welfare. The size (the 2006 data set alone consists of 30,932 individual ho... Read More about Accuracy of the TurfTrax Racing Data System for determination of equine speed and position.