Effects of a synthetic all‐weather waxed track versus a crushed sand track on 3D acceleration of the front hoof in three horses trotting at high speed

Abstract

These preliminary results demonstrate the sensitivity of the tool to discriminate between the different behaviours of the hoof on the different track surfaces at high speed. Deceleration and vibration of the hoof at impact were reduced on W compared to S, suggesting a better shock-absorbing quality of this track.