Adaptation strategies of Icelandic horses with induced transient hindlimb lameness at walk, trot and tölt
PDmin and hip-hike appear to be effective parameters for detecting mild hoof-associated hindlimb lameness in Icelandic horses when trotting in-hand or ridden. At walk or tölt under saddle, only slight PDmin changes were observed, likely due to lower limb loading in those gaits and the pelvic minimum position associating with different loading stages throughout the stride cycle for walking and running gaits. These findings suggest trot is the preferred gait for assessing mild hindlimb lameness in Icelandic horses.
Authors
- V. Gunnarsson
- Sigríður Björnsdóttir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5521-475X)
- Elin Hernlund (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5769-3958)
- Helga Gunnarsdottir
- Filipe M. Serra Bragança (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8514-7949)
- Emma Persson‐Sjodin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0331-6970)
- Marie Rhodin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0575-2765)
- Ineke H. Smit (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9269-9634)
Institutions
- Agricultural University of Iceland (IS)
- Utrecht University (NL)
- Hólar University College (IS)
- Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Equine Veterinary Journal
- Published
- 2025-05-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14525
- Primary Topic
- Veterinary Equine Medical Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Eurostars