Effects of shoeing on intra- and inter-limb coordination and movement consistency in Icelandic horses at walk, tölt and trot

Weishaupt, Michael A; Waldern, Nina M.; Amport, Claude; Ramseier, Lea C.; Wiestner, Thomas

doi:10.1016/j.tvjl.2013.09.043

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“…The terminal stance phase of a horse limb is influenced by numerous factors including walking speed, hoof angulation, hoof conformation and design or placement of the horseshoes 2,8,15,16 …”

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“…In addition, the assumption that shoes with different toe designs speed up breakover time has been quantified by different studies. Weishaupt et al showed a significant prolongation of breakover time associated with an increase in toe length 16 . However, many authors have found no significant influence of shoe modification on BreakD 3,5,15,17,18 .…”

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Influence of trimming, hoof angle and shoeing on breakover duration in sound horses examined with hoof‐mounted inertial sensors

Hagen

Bos²,

Brouwer³

et al. 2021

Veterinary Record

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Objective: Aim of the current in vivo, observational study was to investigate the effect of trimming, heel elevation and different types of shoeing on breakover duration (BreakD) with a novel, hoof‐mounted inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensor system. Methods: Ten sound, crossbred horses were examined barefoot before and after trimming fitted with an IMU sensor at the dorsal hoof wall. Additionally, application of 5° heel wedges, plain steel shoes, rolled‐toe shoes and palmarly‐placed quarter‐clip shoes was tested. Horses were guided in a straight line on firm ground. Obtained data were speed corrected prior to calculations testing the influence of different manipulations for their significance on BreakD. Results: Trimming had no significant influence on BreakD. Heel elevation caused a significant decrease of BreakD in walk and trot. Shoeing with a plain steel shoe resulted in a significant increase in BreakD in walk. This could be rescinded by creating a rolled toe or placing the shoe palmarly. Conclusion: Obtained results emphasize the use of heel wedges or rolled‐toe and palmarly‐placed shoes to ease breakover in the context of therapeutic shoeing. Hoof‐mounted IMU sensors with high resolution seem to be a practical and valuable approach to accurately examine BreakD and factors influencing this parameter.

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Influence of trimming, hoof angle and shoeing on breakover duration in sound horses examined with hoof‐mounted inertial sensors

Hagen

Bos²,

Brouwer³

et al. 2021

Veterinary Record

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“…Biomechanically, larger hooves are subjected to increased joint moments during break-over as well as to larger shear and lever arm forces on uneven ground or when the hoof is not landing evenly (Weishaupt et al, 2013), possibly explaining the higher prevalence of hoof capsule deformities such as flares. In addition to hoof manipulation, there are various reasons for the increased occurrence of hoof deformations in the front hooves.…”

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“…Body mass was assessed using a weight tape (Equimax, Virbac, Barneveld). Dorsal hoof wall length and A DHW were measured according to Weishaupt et al (2013). Hoof capsule deformities and pathologies were recorded and included: Asymmetry of quarter wall heights (lateral/medial), occurrence of flares (toe/lateral/ medial wall), uneven coronary band (deviations of the outline of the coronary band), ring hooves, contracted heels, uneven bulbs and hoof cracks.…”

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“…This method has empirically been associated with enhanced performance in competition (Feldmann and Rostock, 1986). Scientific studies recently confirmed that such shoeing styles lead to an improvement of tölt quality by increasing regularity of its four beat rhythm, lowering stride frequency, and enhancing forelimb action (Pecha et al, 2011;Waldern et al, 2013;Weishaupt et al, 2013).…”

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Hoof conformation in Icelandic competition horses and its interrelationship with hoof pathologies and tölt performance

Herbrecht

Waldern

Mikkelsen

et al. 2020

The Veterinary Journal

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In order to improve four-beat-rhythm and forelimb action of tölt in Icelandic horses (ICE), special shoeing techniques are applied particularly in front hooves by increasing hoof length and height. Although regulations limit dorsal hoof wall length (LDHW) in competition ICE, their shoeing often deviates from a biomechanically optimal distal limb conformation.This study qualitatively and quantitatively describes current shoeing practices of ICE in competition. Moreover, the influence of LDHW on the occurrence of deviations from a standard hoof conformation, as well as on tölt performance was investigated.At four European competition sites, hoof dimensions of 133 randomly selected ICE were measured manually, and limb conformation and hoof balance were described. Dorsopalmar/plantar and lateromedial radiographs of the left front and hind hooves were taken and various parameters related to hoof dimensions and balance were measured using the Metron-Hoof-Pro software.Toe flares had the highest prevalence of all investigated hoof deformities. Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that longer LDHW was associated with the occurrence of toe flares (P=0.045), a broken hoof pastern axis (P=0.003), and asymmetry of the quarter wall heights (P=0.015). However, horses with longer LDHW achieved higher competition scores. In spite of its positive effect on tölt quality, a long LDHW is not recommendable as it may be associated with higher prevalence of certain hoof deformities.

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Effects of shoeing on limb movement and ground reaction forces in Icelandic horses at walk, tölt and trot

Waldern

Wiestner

Ramseier

et al. 2013

The Veterinary Journal

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Effects of shoeing on intra- and inter-limb coordination and movement consistency in Icelandic horses at walk, tölt and trot

Cited by 17 publications

References 14 publications

Influence of trimming, hoof angle and shoeing on breakover duration in sound horses examined with hoof‐mounted inertial sensors

Influence of trimming, hoof angle and shoeing on breakover duration in sound horses examined with hoof‐mounted inertial sensors

Hoof conformation in Icelandic competition horses and its interrelationship with hoof pathologies and tölt performance

Effects of shoeing on limb movement and ground reaction forces in Icelandic horses at walk, tölt and trot

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