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Prior research has studied risk factors associated with horse-falls during racing but is now dated. This study investigated if risk factors associated with Class 1 steeplechase race horse-falls concur with those in prior research, and related these to current prophylactics strategies designed to enhance racehorse welfare. Factors associated with horse-falls and clinical injury were collected via the Racingpost website for Class 1 steeplechase races (n=647; 6454 horses) between 1999 and 2011. Data were analysed using a logistic regression model, with a Poisson fit. Speed, number of runners, distance and soft going all resulted in more falls; differences in risk between grades existed. Whilst some factors remained high risk as previously identified, some have reduced suggesting scope remains for improving preventative strategies and thus racehorse welfare.
Author(s): Williams J, Smith K, DaMata F
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport
Year: 2014
Volume: 14
Issue: 1
Pages: 148-152
Print publication date: 01/04/2014
ISSN (electronic): 1474-8185
Publisher: UWIC Press
URL: http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/uwic/ujpa/2014/00000014/00000001/art00014
