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Two-dimensional kinematics in gait evaluation of Bardigiano Horse breeding stock

2009; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 8; Issue: sup2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.4081/ijas.2009.s2.718

1828-051X

Francesca Martuzzi, Alessia Ranieri, Stefano Gosi, Franca Vaccari Simonini, Antonio Lucio Catalano,

Mechanics and Biomechanics Studies

Kinematics studies the change of position of the body segments in space during a specified time: motion is described quantitatively by linear and angular variables. The data are displayed graphically. In this preliminary study the kinematics parameters at trot of an Italian horse breed are considered, in order to develop an objective method for gait analysis in field condition. Six Bardigiano mares were considered. Fourteen markers were glued on the left side of the standing mares at previously defined skeletal reference points. The recordings were made using a video digital camera and analyzed using the SIMI Motion System. The obtained joint angle-time diagrams are similar to those found by other authors in other breeds. A horse showed an elbow motion diagram quite different from the others. The data were compared with judges scores. This study is a first step to obtain a reliable method for gait evaluation in this breed.