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Hoof slip duration at impact in galloping Thoroughbred ex-racehorses trialling eight shoe-surface combinations (2024)
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Horan, K., Coburn, J., Kourdache, K., Day, P., Carnall, H., Brinkley, L., Harborne, D., Hammond, L., Millard, S., Weller, R., & Pfau, T. (2024). Hoof slip duration at impact in galloping Thoroughbred ex-racehorses trialling eight shoe-surface combinations. PLoS ONE, 19(10), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0311899

Horseshoes used during racing are a major determinant of safety as they play a critical role in providing traction with the ground surface. Although excessive hoof slip is detrimental and can predispose to instabilities, falls and injuries, some slip... Read More about Hoof slip duration at impact in galloping Thoroughbred ex-racehorses trialling eight shoe-surface combinations.

Hoof Impact and Foot-Off Accelerations in Galloping Thoroughbred Racehorses Trialling Eight Shoe-Surface Combinations (2022)
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Horan, K., Coburn, J., Kourdache, K., Day, P., Carnall, H., Brinkley, L., Harborne, D., Hammond, L., Peterson, M., Millard, S., & Pfau, T. (2022). Hoof Impact and Foot-Off Accelerations in Galloping Thoroughbred Racehorses Trialling Eight Shoe-Surface Combinations. Animals, 12(17), https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12172161

Simple Summary To achieve optimal performance and low injury occurrence in horse racing, it is important to understand hoof-surface interactions. This study measured hoof accelerations in retired Thoroughbred racehorses as they galloped over turf and... Read More about Hoof Impact and Foot-Off Accelerations in Galloping Thoroughbred Racehorses Trialling Eight Shoe-Surface Combinations.

Influence of Speed, Ground Surface and Shoeing Condition on Hoof Breakover Duration in Galloping Thoroughbred Racehorses (2021)
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Horan, K., Coburn, J., Kourdache, K., Day, P., Harborne, D., Brinkley, L., Carnall, H., Hammond, L., Peterson, M., Millard, S., & Pfau, T. (2021). Influence of Speed, Ground Surface and Shoeing Condition on Hoof Breakover Duration in Galloping Thoroughbred Racehorses. Animals, 11(9), https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11092588

Simple Summary In the stride cycle of a horse, there is a period of time when the hoof pushes off from the ground surface and rotates through an angle of approximately 90 degrees before it is lifted off. This time period is known as hoof breakover. U... Read More about Influence of Speed, Ground Surface and Shoeing Condition on Hoof Breakover Duration in Galloping Thoroughbred Racehorses.

The effect of horseshoes and surfaces on horse and rider centre of mass displacements at gallop (2021)
Journal Article
Horan, K., Kourdache, K., Coburn, J., Day, P., Carnall, H., Harborne, D., Brinkley, L., Hammond, L., Millard, S., Lancaster, B., & Pfau, T. (2021). The effect of horseshoes and surfaces on horse and rider centre of mass displacements at gallop. PLoS ONE, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0257820

Horseshoes influence how horses’ hooves interact with different ground surfaces, during the impact, loading and push-off phases of a stride cycle. Consequently, they impact on the biomechanics of horses’ proximal limb segments and upper body. By impl... Read More about The effect of horseshoes and surfaces on horse and rider centre of mass displacements at gallop.