ReviewAnimals : an open access journal from MDPI2021
Training Young Horses: The Science behind the Benefits.
Review in Animals : an open access journal from MDPI, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 18 papers.
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18 citing papers in PubMed, 27 citations in OpenAlex.
- Mitochondrial Adaptations to Exercise Training in Equine Skeletal Muscle: A Narrative Review.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Comparative hematological and physiological responses to ground and pool training in Colombian Paso Horses.Veterinary world · 2026Article
- Common Radiographic Findings in Moroccan Working Equids: A Retrospective Study (2015-2022).Veterinary sciences · 2026Article
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- Behavioral changes in thoroughbred horses following pre-training: insights from novel object tests and activity monitoring under field conditions.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026Article
- Stable Levels of Thiol-Oxidised Plasma Albumin, a Biomarker of Oxidative Stress, Is Correlated with Enhanced Performance in Australian Thoroughbred Racehorses.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Article
- A mathematical model of metacarpal subchondral bone adaptation, microdamage and repair in racehorses.Journal of the Royal Society, Interface · 2025Article
- Effect of the intrinsic and extrinsic factors on the growth and development of young foals under subtropical conditions of Pakistan.PloS one · 2025Article
- Association between radiographic equine distal phalanx characteristics and absence, presence and type of horseshoes.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2025Article
- Equine tendon mechanical behaviour: Prospects for repair and regeneration applications.Veterinary medicine and science · 2023Review
- Analysis of Various Facial Expressions of Horses as a Welfare Indicator Using Deep Learning.Veterinary sciences · 2023Article
- A Review of Three Decades of Research Dedicated to Making Equine Bones Stronger: Implications for Horses and Humans.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2023Review
- Longitudinal Training and Workload Assessment in Young Friesian Stallions in Relation to Fitness, Part 2-An Adapted Training Program.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2023Article
- Mitochondrial Dysfunctions and Potential Molecular Markers in Sport Horses.International journal of molecular sciences · 2022Review
- Is the Use of Bisphosphonates Putting Horses at Risk? An Osteoclast Perspective.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2022Review
- Part II of Finnish Agility Dog Survey: Agility-Related Injuries and Risk Factors for Injury in Competition-Level Agility Dogs.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2022Article
- Internet Survey Evaluation of Demographic Risk Factors for Injury in Canine Agility Athletes.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2022Article
- Towards Machine Recognition of Facial Expressions of Pain in Horses.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2021Review
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2 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
Conflicting research and anecdotal evidence have created disagreement among equestrians as to whether two-year-old horses should be trained and raced. The objective of this literature review is to evaluate epidemiological studies, as well as physiological data on equine bone, articular cartilage, and tendons to better determine the impact of training and racing two-year-old horses. The evaluation of numerous studies on the topic provides evidence that a horse which is trained or raced as a two-year-old has a lower risk of injury and better adapted tissues for the rigors of racing. Unfortunately, the current prolific use of pain-mitigating substances in the racing industry does place horses, including young cohorts, at greater risk of injury, and should be used with caution.
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