Quantitative assessment of gait alterations and variability in sulky‐driven Standardbred trotters after a standardised exercise test
Several kinematic parameters were affected by the SET. Head and withers ROM were reduced, while front limb sagittal ROM increased. Stride-to-stride variability showed a decrease. The results indicate that exercise in Standardbred trotters produces both a metabolic and locomotory response. Additionally, these findings highlight the efficacy of IMUs as a non-invasive tool for detecting exercise-induced changes in limb and upper-body kinematics.
Authors
- Elin Hernlund (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5769-3958)
- Guilherme de Camargo Ferraz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6463-6628)
- Filipe M. Serra Bragança (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8514-7949)
- Marie Rhodin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0575-2765)
- Ineke H. Smit (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9269-9634)
- Rhana Mackie Aarts (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-9058-465X)
Institutions
- Morpho (United States) (US)
- Utrecht University (NL)
- Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Equine Veterinary Journal
- Published
- 2025-11-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70114
- Primary Topic
- Veterinary Equine Medical Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
- Eurostars