Managing the Performance Horse (psychological well being) Flashcards
The usual measure of a horses psychological state is…?
performance
Good performance generally =…?
good welfare
Another indicator of welfare is …. behaviour
stereotypic
Modern management practices associated w/ reduced horse welfare? (feeding high concentrate diet)
Low feeding time
High rebound
High ulceration
High stereotypies
What is a consequence of confinement and reduced socialisation? (intensive housing)
Reduced opportunity for movement, physical and visual contact w/ conspecifics
Why is stable design important for psychological well being?
Horses at least need to be able to see each other
stereotypic behaviour
Mirrors
Physiological well being of a performance horse is a balancing act b/w what things?
nutrition health transport workload competition demands of elite level training w/ psychological well being
What is the major reason for loss of training and competition days in performance horses?
Musculoskeletal injury
Veterinary treatment is …. based. Includes:
evidence
Includes:
surgery, medicine, pharmaceuticals
Allied therapies are … based. Includes:
NOT evidence based.
Includes:
massage, chiropractic, physiotherapy, herbal remedies, acupuncture
Common injuries of elite performance horses?
Thoracolumbar and sacroiliac pain tendonitis rhabdomyolysis foot soreness traumatic arthritis stifle trauma desmitis of tendons (DDFT, SDFT) bowed tendons
What are some predisposing causes of injury?
conformational defects
inadequate conditioning
tight or restrictive bandages
