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  • Equine biomechanics
  • Sports surface science
  • Musculoskeletal injury prevention

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  • Mechanical properties of arena surfaces are critical extrinsic factors influencing musculoskeletal injury risk in athletes and animals.
  • Understanding how surface characteristics affect impact forces is essential for injury prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of surface material type (dirt vs. synthetic) and compaction level (harrowed vs. compacted) on the vertical impact properties of arena surfaces.
  • To identify manageable surface properties that correlate with reduced vertical impact forces.

Main Methods:

  • Vertical impact forces, displacement, and acceleration were measured on 12 arena surfaces (5 dirt, 7 synthetic).
  • Surface temperature, cushion depth, and moisture content were recorded.
  • Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and correlation analyses were used to evaluate the effects of surface type, compaction, and manageable properties on impact variables.

Main Results:

  • Compacted surfaces exhibited significantly higher vertical impact force and deceleration, with lower vertical displacement compared to harrowed surfaces (P < 0.001).
  • The effect of compaction was more pronounced on dirt surfaces than synthetic surfaces (P = 0.039).
  • Surface type influenced vertical displacement (P = 0.021) and soil rebound (P = 0.005), but surface compaction had a greater overall effect on impact forces than surface type.

Conclusions:

  • Reducing surface compaction through regular harrowing is an effective strategy to mitigate extrinsic factors contributing to musculoskeletal injury risk.
  • The benefits of harrowing are more significant on dirt surfaces compared to synthetic surfaces.
  • Arena owners should prioritize regular harrowing, particularly for dirt surfaces, to enhance safety and reduce injury potential.