Thermographic assessment of saddles used in Mangalarga Marchador horses

Dantas, Fernanda Timbó D'el Rey; Duarte, M. A. H.; Marins, João Carlos Bouzas; Fonseca, Brunna Patrícia Almeida da

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“…Thermographic scans have been performed on the horses’ backs immediately after exercise and thermal symmetry of the back was considered a good indicator of saddle fit [ 39 ]. Thermal activity has been reported to be increased on the withers and the midline of the back [ 35 , 39 ] and the contact area of the saddle was reported to be asymmetric [ 35 , 47 ] suggesting incorrect saddle fit. Whilst these studies provide partial support for the use of thermography as a means of quantifying saddle fit, they are essentially based on the biological assumption that areas with an increased magnitude of pressure (as a result of saddle fit) will lead to areas of hyperthymic or hypothermic activity as a function of increased or decreased blood flow in the corresponding areas of the horse’s back.…”

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A Systematic Approach to Comparing Thermal Activity of the Thoracic Region and Saddle Pressure Distribution beneath the Saddle in a Group of Non-Lame Sports Horses

MacKechnie-Guire

Fisher

Mathie³

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Thermography is a non-invasive method for measuring surface temperatures and may be a convenient way of identifying hypo/hyperthermic areas under a saddle that may be related to saddle pressures. A thermal camera quantified minimum/maximum/mean temperatures at specific locations (left/right) of the thoracic region at three-time points: (1) baseline; (2) post lunging; (3) post ridden exercise in eight non-lame sports horses ridden by the same rider. A Pliance (Novel) pressure mat determined the mean/peak saddle pressures (kPa) in the cranial and caudal regions. General linear mixed models with the horse as the random factor investigated the time point (fixed factor: baseline; lunge; ridden) and saddle fit (fixed factor: correct; wide; narrow) on thermal parameters with Bonferroni post hoc comparison. The saddle pressure data (grouped: saddle width) were assessed with an ANOVA and Tukey post hoc comparison (p ≤ 0.05). Differences between the saddle widths in the cranial/caudal mean (p = 0.05) and peak saddle pressures (p = 0.01) were found. The maximum temperatures increased post lunge (p ≤ 0.0001) and post ridden (p ≤ 0.0001) compared to the baseline. No difference between post lunge and post ridden exercise (all p ≥ 0.51) was found. The thermal activity does not appear to be representative of increased saddle pressure values. The sole use of thermal imaging for saddle fitting should be applied with caution.

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A Systematic Approach to Comparing Thermal Activity of the Thoracic Region and Saddle Pressure Distribution beneath the Saddle in a Group of Non-Lame Sports Horses

MacKechnie-Guire

Fisher

Mathie³

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“…Esta assimetria sobrecarrega algumas áreas, promove lesões dolorosas e atrofias musculares (músculos epaxiais) (GREVE; DYSON, 2013) que prejudicam o desempenho atlético. Arruda et al, (2011) relataram contato assimétrico em 62,8% dos cavalos de salto analisados, Dantas et al, (2019) Fonte: Arquivo Pessoal Em relação à interação da sela com a linha média dorsal dos animais, notou-se que em 100% das selas avaliadas esse contato acontecia. Dantas et al, (2019) observaram o contato em 83,3% das selas estudadas e afirmaram ser um achado significativo, uma vez que a o ajuste adequado da sela visa liberar a linha média dorsal de qualquer pressão.…”

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Avaliação Termográfica De Selas Utilizadas Em Cavalos Quarto-De-Milha De Laço Em Dupla

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Oliveira³

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RESUMOA dor lombar (lombalgia) é referida como a causa principal de queda de desempenho e de alterações no padrão de locomoção de equinos e representa, segundo Alves et al., (2007), cerca de 4,35% das afecções locomotoras, o que é considerado expressivo quando o montante de alterações que odem afetar o sistema locomotor é levado em consideração. Este processo álgico pode estar vinculado tanto ao mau ajuste da sela como ao posicionamento errôneo da mesma durante a montaria, sendo destacado como as mais frequentes causas de dorsopatias. Objetivou-se com o presente trabalho avaliar por meio da termografia as selas utilizadas em cavalos Quarto-de-Milha de Laço em dupla em Araguaína-TO e a interação com o dorso dos animais. Para tal, realizou-se imagens termográficas de 13 selas e 18 cavalos durante treinos específicos para a modalidade. Para a avaliação utilizou-se a avaliação de três parâmetros: simetria da área de contato, interação com a linha média dorsal e área total de contato com a pele (25%, 50%, 75% ou 100%). Em 55,5% das selas avaliada notou-se assimetria da área de contato. A interação com a linha média dorsal foi observada em 100% dos animais. Todas as selas avaliadas (100%) tinham suadouros com área de contato maior que 50%, no entanto, este contato era desuniforme. Conclui-se que o exame termográfico é uma ferramenta útil na avaliação da interação sela x dorso e que existe alta frequência de desajustes nas selas utilizadas nos cavalos Quarto-de-Milha de Laço em Dupla da cidade de Araguaína-TO. E, que o ajuste (saddle fit) de sela ainda é frequentemente negligenciado e corrobora com o aparecimento de lesões que podem interromper temporária ou definitivamente a carreira atlética dos animais.

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“…In show-jumping breeds, an imbalance was observed in 62.8% of the saddles, presenting 37.2% of contact between the gullet region and the animal (9) . Research with the MM breed in the marcha contest activity (12) showed that 83.3% of the saddles had asymmetries in the areas of contact and improper contact between the gullet region and the animal's spinal column.…”

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“…Thermography can be used in different ways to assess pressure/heat spots in equipment (9,10,12,(15)(16) and in the horse (11,(17)(18) , and demonstrated similarity between the temperature in the horse's body and that found in the panels when mounted by light riders (17) . It has also been used before and after rein and riding exercises, in order to assess the influence of the rider and his level of riding on pressure spots, suggesting changes according to the rider's ability (17) .…”

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“…In this way, it is possible to evaluate the space ("gap") between the horse's spine and the saddle gullet, the adequacy of the width and length of each type of saddle to the animal, as well as the correct positioning, in which the saddle is not over the scapulae (8) and/or exceeding the last rib (3) . When the thermographic image of the saddle is analyzed after its use, it is possible to see if the rider's weight was correctly distributed locating any pressure peaks that resulted from bad saddle fitting (9,10,(11)(12) .…”

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Thermographic quantitative analysis by quadrants of australian saddles used in basic horseback riding courses

Andrade

Barcelos

2020

Ciênc. anim. bras.

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The saddle is a particularly important piece of equipment when it comes to training horses. Any problem with this, or in its adjustment, can cause discomfort, pain and injury to the horses. The aim of this study was to analyze Australian saddles thermographically, in a quantitative way by quadrants, performing a primary detection of how pressure distribution occurs in Australian saddles commonly used in Mangalarga Marchador (MM) gaited horses during a basic riding course, in order to signal whether there is a need for a more complete assessment of saddle befitting this type of activity. For this purpose, ten similar Australian saddles used by ten MM horses were thermographically evaluated during a basic riding course. Thermographic images were obtained from the ventral face of the saddle before and after one hour of exercise. The images were divided into 9 quadrants and compared quantitatively before and after the ride. Quantitative analysis by quadrants including 3 central quadrants for assessing the gullet region was effective, providing the necessary detail for data analysis. Inappropriate contact of the gullet region with the animal’s back was demonstrated in 100% of the saddles, with the central quadrant of the gullet being the most affected, indicating the inadequacy of this type of saddle for MM in this activity. Therefore, there is a need for a more complete assessment of saddle befitting an Australian saddle type to this equestrian activity, aiming at improvements in animal welfare.

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Thermographic assessment of saddles used in Mangalarga Marchador horses

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A Systematic Approach to Comparing Thermal Activity of the Thoracic Region and Saddle Pressure Distribution beneath the Saddle in a Group of Non-Lame Sports Horses

A Systematic Approach to Comparing Thermal Activity of the Thoracic Region and Saddle Pressure Distribution beneath the Saddle in a Group of Non-Lame Sports Horses

Avaliação Termográfica De Selas Utilizadas Em Cavalos Quarto-De-Milha De Laço Em Dupla

Thermographic quantitative analysis by quadrants of australian saddles used in basic horseback riding courses

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