Rollkur: Facts, Fiction, and Horse Health Implications
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
March 7, 2012
New research suggests rollkur is probably no more harmful than the “standard” dressage head position.
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New research suggests rollkur is probably no more harmful than the “standard” dressage head position.
Veterinarians have fine-tuned numerous methods for evaluating the upper respiratory tract for abnormalities.
Developments in equine lameness research, discussed during the 2011 AAEP Convention in San Antonio, Texas. Topics included tendon/ligament injuries, microstructural alterations, navicular bone degeneration, bone marrow-derived stem cells, and more.
More than a dozen racetracks have committed to publishing their statistics from the Equine Injury Database.
Riders from 41 nations have qualified to compete in the equestrian events at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Among the 18 nominees is William Steinkraus, a member of the U.S. show jumping team at five Olympic Games.
One researcher concluded that when dosing PBZ in the horse, “More is not better. Less is less effective.”
Clinical trials still yield a mixed bag of results for acupuncture’s efficacy in treating equine ailments.
Researchers have discovered ways to identify horses that might be predisposed to fracturing their limbs.
Previous studies failed to achieve in horses what are considered therapeutic tramadol plasma levels in humans.
It’s beneficial to look at biomarkers that reflect changes in cartilage as well as the joint capsule and bone.
On March 6, New Bolton Center will present “Suspensory Ligament Diseases in the Performance Horse.”
A wrap-up of the most important, interesting, or applicable studies to equine medicine from Dr. Steve Reed.
The test will screen for five potentially fatal genetic diseases often found in Quarter Horses.
A physical therapy program is owner- and horse-intensive in terms of time and energy for successful outcomes.
The location of the fracture in the humerus impacted racing performance but had no effect on return to racing.
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