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Equine Science Talk International brings together three of Germany’s top equine scientists to address some of the most common questions and topics discussed by horse owners and trainers.
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However one looks at it there is no advantage in over-flexing the horse’s upper neck.
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Tight nosebands spark a stress response in horses, study shows.
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Researchers compare 1992 elite horses to those in 2008.
Read more“Extreme or hyperflexed head and neck postures are not acceptable.”
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Significant rise of a stress hormone triggered in study by hyperflexion.
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Some were at odds with established guidelines, say researchers.
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German researchers use x-ray imaging in research.
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Nearly 90% of studied dressage horses overbent during warm-up.
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The concept of gaining control by exploiting a weak part of the horse is ugly.
Read moreDo horses share their rider’s enjoyment of sporting and recreational activities?
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Hyperflexion has been around a long time, but equine physiology is still being ignored.
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Horses lunged in hyperflexed position elicited same stress response as with neck extended.
Read moreHorses ridden in “low deep and round” likely to be exposed to higher stress levels.
Read moreAre you confused about the latest findings on Rollkur / hyperflexion by the FEI?
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