The Effect of Balanced V.S. Unbalanced Riders on Equine Heart Rate
Location
Turner Gymnasium
Access Type
Campus Access Only
Presentation Type
Printed poster
Entry Number
2402
Start Date
4-16-2025 2:15 PM
End Date
4-16-2025 2:30 PM
School
School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Department
Biology
Keywords
Equine, Heart rate, disabed riders, able riders, Stress
Abstract
This study investigates the impact of rider balance on equine heart rate by comparing physiological responses in four horses when ridden by both disabled (unbalanced) and non-disabled (balanced) riders. Over two weeks, each horse will undergo controlled trials, with heart rate measurements recorded at three key points: baseline, during the ride, and post-ride. Behavioral observations will also be noted. The collected data will be analyzed to identify differences in heart rate patterns between rider groups, providing insights into equine stress responses and informing best practices in adaptive and recreational riding programs.
Primary Faculty Mentor(s)
DuAnn Kremer
Primary Faculty Mentor(s) Department
Exercise Physiology
Additional Faculty Mentor(s)
Tasha Gillum
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The Effect of Balanced V.S. Unbalanced Riders on Equine Heart Rate
Turner Gymnasium
This study investigates the impact of rider balance on equine heart rate by comparing physiological responses in four horses when ridden by both disabled (unbalanced) and non-disabled (balanced) riders. Over two weeks, each horse will undergo controlled trials, with heart rate measurements recorded at three key points: baseline, during the ride, and post-ride. Behavioral observations will also be noted. The collected data will be analyzed to identify differences in heart rate patterns between rider groups, providing insights into equine stress responses and informing best practices in adaptive and recreational riding programs.