Trot asymmetry in relation to physical performance and metabolism in equine endurance rides

Equine Veterinary Journal

Volumn 38, Issue SUPPL.36, 2006, Pages 50-54

  Munoz A ^a   Cuesta, I ^b   Riber, C ^b   Gata, J ^b   Trigo, P ^b   Castejon F M ^b  

^a UNIVERSIDAD CEU CARDENAL HERRERA   (Spain)

^b UNIVERSITY OF CÓRDOBA   (Spain)

Author keywords

Endurance; Exercise; Fatigue; Horse; Locomotion; Metabolism

Indexed keywords

EQUIDAE;

EID: 84869581104     PISSN: 04251644     EISSN: 20423306     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.2042-3306.2006.tb05512.x     Document Type: Article

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