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Visual Assessment of Adiposity in Elite Hunter Ponies
S Pratt-Phillips1, A Munjizun1, K Janicki2
1Department of Animal Science, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.
Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
|January 2, 2023
Summary
Elite show ponies are often overweight, with 35% considered obese. Higher body fat may negatively impact their performance scores in judged competitions, posing a risk to the equine industry.
Area of Science:
- Equine Science
- Animal Nutrition
- Veterinary Medicine
Background:
- Obesity is a significant issue in the equine industry.
- Ponies are particularly susceptible to obesity-related health problems like metabolic syndrome and laminitis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess adiposity levels in elite competitive show ponies.
- To investigate the relationship between adiposity and performance scores in these ponies.
Main Methods:
- Visual assessment of Body Condition Score (BCS) and Cresty Neck Score (CNS) by two researchers.
- Evaluation of 377 ponies at a national hunter competition.
- Analysis of the correlation between BCS, CNS, and model scores.
Main Results:
- 35% of competing ponies were classified as obese (BCS ≥ 7).
- Mean BCS was 6.7 ± 0.6, and mean CNS was 2.8 ± 0.6.
- Medium ponies exhibited higher BCS and CNS than large ponies.
- A tendency for a positive correlation between BCS and model score was observed (r=0.08, P=0.059), stronger in large ponies (r=0.20, P<0.01).
Conclusions:
- Elite competition ponies are frequently overweight, indicating a potential welfare concern.
- Adiposity may influence performance in judged equine events.
- The findings highlight a critical issue requiring attention within the horse industry.
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