Comparison Between Stainless Steel and Titanium Snaffle Bits in Sport Horses During Show Jumping Exercise
| Autor: | Roberto Mantovani, Lucia Bailoni, Cristina Sartori, Calogero Stelletta, Nadia Guzzo |
|---|---|
| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
| Předmět: |
Orthodontics
Show jumping 040301 veterinary sciences Equine 05 social sciences chemistry.chemical_element 04 agricultural and veterinary sciences Biocompatible material Crossover study 0403 veterinary science Bit (horse) chemistry Homogeneous 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences Treatment effect 050102 behavioral science & comparative psychology Mathematics Titanium |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 71:105-111 |
| ISSN: | 0737-0806 |
| Popis: | Snaffle bits are usually made of stainless steel, but innovative materials have been investigated to reduce horses’ discomfort and mouth injuries. Being light and biocompatible, titanium could improve horse well-being. This study aimed at comparing stainless steel (S) versus titanium (T) snaffle bits in show jumping horses. Eighteen rider-horse pairs were randomly assigned in a blinded manner to wear an S or T bit over 2 consecutive days in different sequences (ST or TS) after a 2 × 2 crossover design. Horses were homogeneous for age, training, and mouth conditions. The treatment effect (S vs. T) was analyzed by a generalized linear mixed model for paired data considering: the temperature of muzzle and neck before and after training measured via infrared thermography; the temperature of the snaffle bit and horse salivary pH after exercise; and the answers of a survey consisting in six multiple-choice questions on bit acceptance taken by the rider after exercise. The T bit showed a minor increase in muscle temperature during exercise than the traditional S bit, showed after training by a lower (P |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
| Externí odkaz: |
|
Full Text from ScienceDirect