Reference:

Mott, R. O., Hawthorne, S.J., McBride S.D. (2020). Blink rate as a measure of stress and attention in the domestic horse (Equus callabus). Scientific Reports, 10. 

Open source link:

https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-78386-z

Research Reference:

McKeever, K.H. (2016) Exercising and rehabilitation of the older horse. Vet Clin Equine (32) pp. 317–332

Book Reference:

https://www.amazon.com/Horse-Blankets-Coolers-Sheets-proper-ebook/dp/B00PYSTEJQ/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Horse+Blankets+by+Nancy+McLean&qid=1608259625&s=digital-text&sr=1-1

McLean, Nancy (2014). Horse Blankets, Coolers and Sheets...a Guide for Safe and Proper Use. (Amazon Kindle)

Reference Resource:

H. M. CLAYTON,  S. DYSON,  P. HARRIS and A. BONDI (2015), "Horses, Saddles and Riders: Applying The Science." Equine Veterinary Education,  27 (9) pp. 447-452.

www.saddleresearchtrust.com

Joyce Harman, DVM (2004). The Horse's Pain-Free Back and Saddle-Fit Book. Trafalgar Square Publishing, North Pomfret, Vermont, USA.

Reference Resources:

Schlote, Sarah. (2019) Security in Connection and Co-regulation: Safeguarding the Horse from Traumatic Re-enactments in EQUUSOMA.

Therapy Centers:

rideonstl.org

https://festinalente.ie/

Reference Website: EponaMind.com

Join Kate and Nancy as they interview Tom Brodahl on the advantages of using water treadmills for the rehabilitation and conditioning of our equine companions and athletes.

www.hudsonaquatic.com

To contact Tom about the treadmills and/or spa: [email protected]

Reference List:

Barrey, Eric (2014). 'Biomechanics of locomotion in the athletic horse' Ch. 10 in Hinchcliff, KW, Kaneps AJ, & Geor, RJ. Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery, Saunders, Edinburgh. pp. 189-209.

Lameness Lab #1: https://youtu.be/PQ3iyoiZwA0

Research Reference:

Greco-Otto, Persephone et al., 2017. "Workload of horses on a water treadmill: effect of speed and water height on oxygen consumption and cardiorespiratory parameters". BMC veterinary research, 13(1), p.360.

Industry videos:

ECB:

https://youtu.be/NoFq_BOXcxU

Hudson Aquatics: 

https://youtu.be/o-egugRbfJk

Research Reference:

Catalano, Devan N et al., 2019. The Effect of Goldfish (Carassius auratus) on Water Quality in Horse Stock Tanks. Journal of equine veterinary science, 79, pp.73–78.

Key "takeaways" :

Keep tanks clean. Water odor, temperature, turbidity and color will determine intake.

Horses should drink  1 gallon of water per 100lbs or for a 1,000 lbs horse = 10 gallons per day. Preferably 10 to 15 gallons/day. A horse eating fresh grass (pasture) will require less water while a horse eating hay usually requires more water.

A mentally and physically thriving horse is usually given required amounts of forage, water, movement (turnout) and social interaction with conspecifics.