Essays about: "Icelandic Horse"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 53 essays containing the words Icelandic Horse.

  1. 16. Etablerade hästsportprofilers syn på användning av täcken

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry

    Author : Isabella Svensson; Sofia Wittlock; [2018]
    Keywords : termoneutral zon; thermoneutral zone; lower critical temperature; climatinc energi demand; environment;

    Abstract : Horses are used in a variety of disciplines partly as a hobby as well as for competitions at the elite level. Regardless of how the horse is used, the horse owner is obliged to help the horse with its heat balance with a blanket if necessary. However, there is a widespread lack of knowledge on when to use the blanket and if it really is needed. READ MORE

  3. 17. The role of polymorphisms of the MSTN, GRIN2B and DOCK8 genes in the performance of pace-racing Icelandic horses

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics

    Author : Laura Bas Conn; [2018]
    Keywords : Icelandic horse; SNP; temperament; pace racing; performance; gait;

    Abstract : This study investigated the association of single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of three different genes with pace racing performance in the Icelandic horse. The SNPs chosen were PR3737, PR8604 and PR9482 of the Myostatin gene; SNPs g.41206762 C>T and g.41218272 T>C of the GRIN2B gene and SNP g. READ MORE

  4. 18. Riskfaktorer och kliniska symptom vid sjukdomen PPID hos häst

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Angelika Dahlberg; [2018]
    Keywords : Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction; ; PPID; fång; ACTH; dexametason;

    Abstract : Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) är en åldersrelaterad, neurodegenerativ sjukdom hos framförallt medelålders till äldre hästar (hästar> 10 år). Prevalensen och riskfaktorerna för PPID är långt ifrån klarlagda och detta gäller även sambandet mellan kliniska fynd och diagnos. READ MORE

  5. 19. Träningsintensitet hos islandshästar i ridskoleverksamhet

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry

    Author : Caroline Tjernström; [2017]
    Keywords : Islandshäst; träningsintensitet; hjärtfrekvens; ridskola;

    Abstract : Exercise intensity of Icelandic riding school horses In Sweden, there are a total of 9500 horses at riding schools and a hundred riding schools with Icelandic horses. These horses are performing 5 million hours under rider each year. Despite this, there are very few studies measuring training intensity of horses in riding schools. READ MORE

  6. 20. Uppfattningar om viktboots och tyngre skoning inom islandshästsporten

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry

    Author : Amanda Fängström Persson; [2017]
    Keywords : Islandshäst; ryttare; domare; viktboots; skoning; hovbeslag; balansering;

    Abstract : Opinions regarding weighted boots and heavier shoes in the Icelandic horse sport The Icelandic Horse is a versatile horse and therefore a very popular breed. They are used in many different disciplines but mainly as a riding horse, competition horse and within pleasure riding. READ MORE