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Area of Science:

  • Equine science
  • Musculoskeletal development
  • Animal behavior

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  • Play behavior in mammals is innate and offers insights into musculoskeletal development.
  • Bone development is governed by the mechanostat theorem, regulating strain within a physiological range.
  • Locomotor play in foals involves vigorous activity with increasing intensity and complexity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the interaction between play and bone development in horses.
  • To examine how play behavior influences tissue development from molecular to whole-animal levels.
  • To assess if foal play aligns with the mechanostat theorem's principles.

Main Methods:

  • Review of published literature on equine locomotor play.
  • Analysis of microstrain data associated with different equine gaits.
  • Application of the mechanostat theorem to understand bone's response to play-induced loading.

Main Results:

  • Locomotor play in foals applies load cycles matching the mechanostat theorem's magnitude and frequency.
  • Increasing intensity and complexity of play ensure strain rates remain above the physiological threshold.
  • Play promotes material and architectural changes in the distal limb bones of foals.

Conclusions:

  • Spontaneous locomotor play is crucial for optimal bone development in horses.
  • Modern management should facilitate foal play to enhance bone health.
  • Adequate play opportunities may reduce the risk of future musculoskeletal injuries in horses.