An experimental comparison of simple measurements used for the characterization of sand equestrian surfaces
Abstract: Consistency of equestrian surfaces can contribute to safety and performance. An optimal surface is influenced by the design and material selection as well as maintenance and climate. To improve surfaces the quantitative testing of functional surface properties must expand beyond the cur...
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I33-R139-123456789-151252023-09-05T14:54:12Z An experimental comparison of simple measurements used for the characterization of sand equestrian surfaces Blanco, María Alejandra Hourquebie, Raúl Dempsey, Kaleb Schmitt, Peter EQUINOS ARENA HERRAMIENTAS PORTÁTILES SEGURIDAD BIENESTAR EQUINO Abstract: Consistency of equestrian surfaces can contribute to safety and performance. An optimal surface is influenced by the design and material selection as well as maintenance and climate. To improve surfaces the quantitative testing of functional surface properties must expand beyond the current testing at the highest levels of competition. More widespread quantitative measurements would have a positive influence on animal welfare and rider safety. To expand beyond the current top levels of the sport, simple tools are required that can be shown to detect relevant changes in construction and maintenance. Our work suggests that the appropriate use of simple devices can help with both quality control of new surfaces and the monitoring of existing surfaces. Performance modifications to the layered surface design and addition of Geotextile were detected using the Going Stick and a simple impact test. These measured results are also influenced by other factors related to the surface condition such as moisture. Caution must be exercised in the interpretation of the results since these tools have not been demonstrated to correlate to either performance or safety of the surface. However, these results are encouraging and provide a justification for future development of this type of equipment. Quantitative measurements of performance parameters have the potential to increase consistency and enhance performance of the surfaces as well as to contribute to the safety of horses and riders. This study investigates how factors known to influence the performance of the surface, incorporation of a drainage package, control of the moisture control, and introduction of a geotextile reinforcement, affect quantitative measurements of arena materials. The measurements are made by using affordable lightweight testing tools which are readily available or easily constructed. Sixteen boxes with arena materials at a consistent depth were tested with the Going Stick (GS), both penetration resistance and shear, the impact test device (ITD), and the rotational peak shear device (RPS). Volumetric moisture content (VMC %) was also tested with time–domain reflectometry (TDR). Results obtained using GS, RPS, ITD, and TDR indicate that the presence of the drainage package, moisture content, and geotextile addition were detected. Alterations due to combinations of treatments could also be detected by GS, ITD, and TDR. While the testing showed some limitations of these devices, the potential exists to utilize them for quality control of new installations as well as for the monitoring of maintenance of the surfaces. 2022-10-03T08:20:55Z 2022-10-03T08:20:55Z 2021 Artículo Blanco, M. A. et al. An experimental comparison of simple measurements used for the characterization of sand equestrian surfaces [en línea]. Animals. 2021, 11. doi: 10.3390/ani11102896. Disponible en: https://repositorio.uca.edu.ar/handle/123456789/15125 2076-2615 https://repositorio.uca.edu.ar/handle/123456789/15125 10.3390/ani11102896 eng Acceso abierto http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ application/pdf Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute Animals. 2021, 11 |
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Abstract: Consistency of equestrian surfaces can contribute to safety and performance. An
optimal surface is influenced by the design and material selection as well as maintenance and climate.
To improve surfaces the quantitative testing of functional surface properties must expand
beyond the current testing at the highest levels of competition. More widespread quantitative measurements
would have a positive influence on animal welfare and rider safety. To expand beyond
the current top levels of the sport, simple tools are required that can be shown to detect relevant
changes in construction and maintenance. Our work suggests that the appropriate use of simple
devices can help with both quality control of new surfaces and the monitoring of existing surfaces.
Performance modifications to the layered surface design and addition of Geotextile were detected
using the Going Stick and a simple impact test. These measured results are also influenced by other
factors related to the surface condition such as moisture. Caution must be exercised in the interpretation
of the results since these tools have not been demonstrated to correlate to either performance
or safety of the surface. However, these results are encouraging and provide a justification for future
development of this type of equipment. Quantitative measurements of performance parameters have the potential to increase consistency
and enhance performance of the surfaces as well as to contribute to the safety of horses and
riders. This study investigates how factors known to influence the performance of the surface, incorporation
of a drainage package, control of the moisture control, and introduction of a geotextile
reinforcement, affect quantitative measurements of arena materials. The measurements are made
by using affordable lightweight testing tools which are readily available or easily constructed. Sixteen
boxes with arena materials at a consistent depth were tested with the Going Stick (GS), both
penetration resistance and shear, the impact test device (ITD), and the rotational peak shear device
(RPS). Volumetric moisture content (VMC %) was also tested with time–domain reflectometry
(TDR). Results obtained using GS, RPS, ITD, and TDR indicate that the presence of the drainage
package, moisture content, and geotextile addition were detected. Alterations due to combinations
of treatments could also be detected by GS, ITD, and TDR. While the testing showed some limitations
of these devices, the potential exists to utilize them for quality control of new installations as
well as for the monitoring of maintenance of the surfaces. |
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Blanco, María Alejandra Hourquebie, Raúl Dempsey, Kaleb Schmitt, Peter |
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Blanco, María Alejandra Hourquebie, Raúl Dempsey, Kaleb Schmitt, Peter |
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Blanco, María Alejandra |
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An experimental comparison of simple measurements used for the characterization of sand equestrian surfaces |
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An experimental comparison of simple measurements used for the characterization of sand equestrian surfaces |
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An experimental comparison of simple measurements used for the characterization of sand equestrian surfaces |
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An experimental comparison of simple measurements used for the characterization of sand equestrian surfaces |
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An experimental comparison of simple measurements used for the characterization of sand equestrian surfaces |
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experimental comparison of simple measurements used for the characterization of sand equestrian surfaces |
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