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However, it is critical on those occasions when a horse is injured and/nge in season, dep oepnedrinatges or safety questions arise that complete onc haohw y leoanrg, toh en vseunrue it is ful data is available to ensure the safest PART ONE: AN INTRODUCTION TO SURFACE TESTING examining its composition, as well as p reapcared for a safe competition. possible surface is provided for racing.Testing track surfaces involves how the footing performs during use. N This is therst in a series of articles looking at the testing and maintenance ofimprovement, whether it be the foot-s maintained. equine competition surfaces worldwide.they can make recommendations for o mat Once investigators perform these tests, equine events that take place every yearal have one singular ingSurface testing isn, its a regular part of competition, dres s contents or how itt a one-time er the disciplinebe it a horse race, show jumpingmaintenance. The Maintenance Qual-requirement they ne age test, reining patern, or any other ting. event; ratherCreating and properly maintain- track maintenance. Part of their goal ing arena and racetrack footing isis to ensure proper long-term surface d to take place: apimportant not only for equine injury .Colorado State Universitys College ofity System (MQS), which PetersonHORSE HEALTHSPECIALTY In recent years its been a growingropriate and safe fo methodical approach of assessing and prevention but also for rider safety Wayne McIlwraith, BVSc, PhD, DSc,and the RSTL developed, involves a the world. One of those researchers,Veterinary Medicine and Biomedicalmaintaining the surface prior to every research focus for scientists aroundFRCVS, Dipl. ACVS, a professor atevent; it also assists track maintenance Mick Peterson, PhD, is the director ofSciences, has a more than 10-year his- workers in enhancing the maintenance the University of Kentucky (UK) Agtory of examining surfaces at race- protocols already in place. Equine Programs, a faculty member standards, and offering recommenda-ecutive director of the Racing Surfacestracks and equestrian sports venuesHorses within UKs Biosystems and Agricul-tions. Peterson is considered one ofLivestock Testing Laboratory (RSTL).o worldwide, developing protocols and1 Feeding Healthy Senior10 07 05 02In Th is Isuetural Engineering Department, and ex-the worlds premiere experts in testingCold Spells Stress The RSTL, founded by Peterson andof high-level competition surfaces.Dr. Uneeda Bryant Regardles of whether the RSTL tera smyn itsh wetoirck) ionrg a ornen a ,t riatsc ko b(djeirct,i vtue rof,Recognized This award-winning e-newsletter offers news on diseases, veterinaryWEEKLY E-NEWSLETTERSMONTHLY E-NEWSLETTERSMineral of the Month: Zinc research, and health events, along with in-depth articles on common Nutrition Behavior Bluegrass Equine Digest equine health conditions. 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