A Review of Methods for Detecting Soreness in Horses

by Division on Earth and Life Studies, Committee on a Review of Methods for Detecting Soreness in Horses, National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine, et al.

During the last century and today, the Tennessee walking horse has been used primarily for pleasure and show competition. Unique and natural to the breed is a smooth four-beat running walk gait. In the 1950s the accentuated or exaggerated running walk, known as the big lick became popular at high-level competitions. The combination of exaggerated high-action step in front and long stride behind is still considered desirable in today's horse show...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309683742
• ISBN13: 9780309683746
• Release Date: June 2021
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 10.9"