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Equine gait-related eliminations in British endurance: Identifying risk factors to improve horse welfare (2023)
Thesis
Bloom, F. Equine gait-related eliminations in British endurance: Identifying risk factors to improve horse welfare. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10441354

Introduction: Endurance is an equestrian sport where horse and rider combinations compete up to 160km in one day. In order to be successful within competition, horses must pass a metabolic and gait assessment by licenced veterinarians, not only at th... Read More about Equine gait-related eliminations in British endurance: Identifying risk factors to improve horse welfare.

Male reproductive trends in the novel equine model: Investigations into anthropogenic environmental chemical exposure (2023)
Thesis
Harris, I. Male reproductive trends in the novel equine model: Investigations into anthropogenic environmental chemical exposure. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10017876

Introduction: Adverse trends are reported in human, canine, and bovine reproductive health, associated with exposure to environmental chemicals (ECs). Poor testicular function in stallions poses an economic, health and welfare concern. Assessing equi... Read More about Male reproductive trends in the novel equine model: Investigations into anthropogenic environmental chemical exposure.

Dynamic technique analysis of the female equestrian rider (2021)
Thesis
Wilkins, C. Dynamic technique analysis of the female equestrian rider. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/7033828

Equestrian dressage is the ultimate test of the rider’s ability to train the horse. The aim of this thesis was to present several methods to analyse the dynamic technique of dressage riders and horse-rider coordination. Competitive dressage riders we... Read More about Dynamic technique analysis of the female equestrian rider.

The use of objective markers and outcome measures in equine physiotherapy and rehabilitation (2020)
Thesis
Tabor, G. The use of objective markers and outcome measures in equine physiotherapy and rehabilitation. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/5986949

Objective measures are used to determine the baseline function of a patient at the beginning of physiotherapy treatment, and at regular intervals, to monitor progress and treatment efficacy. The use of standardised and validated objective measures is... Read More about The use of objective markers and outcome measures in equine physiotherapy and rehabilitation.