How prior racing performance influences competition level in off-the-track Thoroughbred horses’ post-racing eventing careers

IF 1.6 3区 农林科学 Q2 VETERINARY SCIENCES
Elouise K Bacon, Danica Parnell, Gary Muscatello, Jaimie McElroy, Brandon D Velie
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Abstract

Background

The ongoing discussion surrounding the well-being of retired racehorses underscores the importance of implementing effective rehoming strategies that prioritise animal welfare. A significant knowledge gap persists regarding whether a horse’s success in racing can be used to reliably predict its performance in different equestrian sports upon retirement from racing.

Aims/Objectives

To examine the association between racehorse performance metrics and eventing metrics in off-the-track Thoroughbreds that compete in eventing within Australia.

Methods

Racing metrics and eventing metrics for a sample of off-the-track Thoroughbreds (n = 6,828) registered with Equestrian Australia were collated. Summary statistics of racing metrics were estimated and assessed for differences between horses competing in eventing at level EvA95 and above versus horses competing at levels below EvA95. Generalised linear models were applied to assess the influence of racing performance metrics on eventing performance measures at levels EvA95 and above.

Results

Horses that failed to reach an eventing level of EvA95 were shown to have had significantly (P < 0.01) better racing performance and longer racing careers. Time elapsed since last race was shown to be favourably associated with most eventing parameters assessed and longer best race distances were shown to be significantly associated with higher levels of eventing achieved.

Conclusions

Riders seeking high-level eventing prospects may want to prioritize Thoroughbreds that excelled at longer race distances; however, racing performance alone does not appear to be a reliable predictor of success in eventing. Other factors, such as stride characteristics and the suitability of the rider-horse partnership, also warrant thoughtful consideration.
在赛道外纯种马的赛事生涯中,先前的比赛表现如何影响比赛水平
围绕退役赛马福利的持续讨论强调了实施优先考虑动物福利的有效的重新安置策略的重要性。一匹马在比赛中的成功是否可以用来可靠地预测其退役后在不同马术运动中的表现,这方面的知识鸿沟仍然存在。目的/目的研究在澳大利亚参加三项赛的纯种马中,赛马表现指标与三项赛指标之间的关系。方法对在澳大利亚马术协会注册的脱场纯种马样本(n = 6,828)的竞赛指标和三项指标进行整理。估计和评估EvA95及以上水平的赛马与EvA95以下水平的赛马在三项赛中的差异。应用广义线性模型来评估EvA95及以上水平的赛车成绩指标对三项赛成绩指标的影响。结果EvA95水平未达到三项赛水平的马,其比赛成绩显著提高(P < 0.01),比赛生涯延长。从上次比赛到现在的时间被证明与大多数项目参数有良好的联系,而较长的最佳比赛距离被证明与较高的项目水平有显著的联系。寻求高水平赛事前景的骑手可能会优先考虑在长距离比赛中表现出色的纯种马;然而,单凭赛车成绩似乎并不能可靠地预测在三项赛中取得成功。其他因素,如步幅特征和骑手与马匹合作的适宜性,也值得深思。
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Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 农林科学-兽医学
CiteScore
2.70
自引率
7.70%
发文量
249
审稿时长
77 days
期刊介绍: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science (JEVS) is an international publication designed for the practicing equine veterinarian, equine researcher, and other equine health care specialist. Published monthly, each issue of JEVS includes original research, reviews, case reports, short communications, and clinical techniques from leaders in the equine veterinary field, covering such topics as laminitis, reproduction, infectious disease, parasitology, behavior, podology, internal medicine, surgery and nutrition.
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