Volume: 2, 2023
2nd International PhD Student’s Conference at the University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland:
ENVIRONMENT – PLANT – ANIMAL – PRODUCT
Abstract number: A035
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24326/ICDSUPL2.A035
Published online: 19 April 2023
ICDSUPL, 2, A035 (2023)
Methods of assessing the psychophysical condition of horses with the use of specialized devices
Paulina Zeliszewska-Duk1*, Katarzyna Strzelec1
1 Department of Horse Breeding and Use, Faculty of Animal Sciences and Bioeconomy, University of Life Science, 15 Akademicka Street, 20-950 Lublin, Poland
* Corresponding author: paulina.zeliszewska@up.lublin.pl
Abstract
The preparation of the horse for physical effort should be based on clinical and physiological indicators, which will allow to assess the physical and mental capacity of the body and the ability to adapt to increasing loads. Modern methods of effort control, using specialized equipment, allow you to accurately determine the level of training advancement based on the functioning of the autonomic nervous system, thermography and analysis of the biomechanics of the horse’s movement. The activity and balance of the autonomic system can be examined by measuring the heart rate and variability (HR and HRV) and the LF, HF, LF/HF parameters in ms2 using Polar ELECTRO OY meters – type RS800CX. Measurements of surface body temperature are carried out using a thermal imaging camera, measuring the temperature in the corner of the left eye and the area between the second and tenth thoracic vertebrae at the height of half the length of the rib of the left side of the body. The analysis of the biomechanics of the horse’s movement, i.e. the measurements of the flexion of the shoulder and elbow joints of the left forelimb and the flexion of the hip and knee joints of the left hind limb, are performed using high-speed cameras operating in the 3D motion capture.
How to cite
P. Zeliszewska-Duk, K. Strzelec, 2023.Methods of assessing the psychophysical condition of horses with the use of specialized devices. In: 2nd International PhD Student’s Conference at the University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland: Environment – Plant – Animal – Product. https://doi.org/10.24326/ICDSUPL2.A035