Análise termográfica quantitativa por quadrantes de selas australianas utilizadas em curso de equitação básica
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2020-09-03
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Universidade Federal de Goiás
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The saddle is a particularly important piece of equipment
when it comes to training horses. Any problem with this, or
in its adjustment, can cause discomfort, pain and injury to
the horses. The aim of this study was to analyze Australian
saddles thermographically, in a quantitative way by quadrants,
performing a primary detection of how pressure distribution
occurs in Australian saddles commonly used in MangalargaMarchador (MM) gaited horses during a basic riding course, in order
to signal whether there is a need for a more complete assessment
of saddle befitting this type of activity. For this purpose, ten similar
Australian saddles used by ten MM horses were thermographically
evaluated during a basic riding course. Thermographic images were
obtained from the ventral face of the saddle before and after one hour
of exercise. The images were divided into 9 quadrants and compared
quantitatively before and after the ride. Quantitative analysis by
quadrants including 3 central quadrants for assessing the gullet
region was effective, providing the necessary detail for data analysis.
Inappropriate contact of the gullet region with the animal’s back was
demonstrated in 100% of the saddles, with the central quadrant of the
gullet being the most affected, indicating the inadequacy of this type
of saddle for MM in this activity. Therefore, there is a need for a more
complete assessment of saddle befitting an Australian saddle type to
this equestrian activity, aiming at improvements in animal welfare.
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Termografia, Zootecnia, Equitação, Ajuste de sela, Thermography, Zootechnics, Horseback riding, Saddle fitting
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ANDRADE, Millena Oliveira; ARNHOLD, Emmanuel; BARCELOS, Kate Moura da Costa. Análise termográfica quantitativa por quadrantes de selas australianas utilizadas em curso de equitação básica. Ciência Animal Brasileira, Goiânia, v. 21, e-62254, 2020. Disponível em: https://www.revistas.ufg.br/vet/article/view/62524.