Equine Forelimb Joint Biomechanics Under Different Shoeing Conditions

12 sound horses were studied during walking under three shoeing conditions: unshod, flat shoe, and rocker shoe. Data were collected by ROBERT WHITTON using 3D motion capture and force plates, with measurements taken immediately after trimming and after 6 weeks of hoof growth. The dataset includes calculated net torques for distal forelimb joints.

Use Cases

• Compare joint motion patterns based on shoeing type and hoof growth condition
• Analyze net torque values at the distal interphalangeal joint (DIPJ) and fetlock joint
• Model the relationship between walking speed, stride duration, and shoeing technique
• Validate inverse dynamics calculations for equine gait

Strengths

• Data from 12 horses provides a basis for statistical comparison
• Includes synchronized 3D motion capture and ground reaction force measurements
• Tests three shoeing conditions and two hoof-growth states for each horse

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• Data was collected only at a low-speed walking gait, limiting generalizability to other gaits

Provenance

Source

ROBERT WHITTON

Collection Method

In vivo study using 3D motion capture, retro-reflective skin markers, and synchronized force plates.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-13 23:49:54