Semi-quantitative analysis of hoof-strike in the horse
The initial forelimb loading of a horse trotting at 3.7 ms −1 on a treadmill was studied by use of an instrumented shoe, accelerometers and high-speed cinematography. At the beginning of the stance phase the forelimb was loaded successively from the hoof. This is suggested to be an important factor...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Journal of biomechanics 1994-08, Vol.27 (8), p.997-1004 |
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Zusammenfassung: | The initial forelimb loading of a horse trotting at 3.7 ms
−1 on a treadmill was studied by use of an instrumented shoe, accelerometers and high-speed cinematography. At the beginning of the stance phase the forelimb was loaded successively from the hoof. This is suggested to be an important factor for effective shock force absorbency in the extremities.
Shearing forces may appear in the carpus before the onset of the longitudinal loading of the limb. These forces are proposed to depend on speed, locomotion pattern and the friction and hardness of the surface. It is suggested that shearing forces may be of importance for lameness, especially on surfaces with high friction. |
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ISSN: | 0021-9290 1873-2380 |
DOI: | 10.1016/0021-9290(94)90216-X |