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Risk factors associated with horse-falls in UK Class 1 Steeplechases: 1999-2011

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  • Jane Williams
  • Katherine Smith
  • Fernando DaMata

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Prior research has studied risk factors associated with horse-falls during racing but is now dated. This study investigated if risk factors associated with Class 1 steeplechase race horse-falls concur with those in prior research, and related these to current prophylactics strategies designed to enhance racehorse welfare. Factors associated with horse-falls and clinical injury were collected via the Racingpost website for Class 1 steeplechase races (n=647; 6454 horses) between 1999 and 2011. Data were analysed using a logistic regression model, with a Poisson fit. Speed, number of runners, distance and soft going all resulted in more falls; differences in risk between grades existed. Whilst some factors remained high risk as previously identified, some have reduced suggesting scope remains for improving preventative strategies and thus racehorse welfare.

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  • Jane Williams & Katherine Smith & Fernando DaMata, 2014. "Risk factors associated with horse-falls in UK Class 1 Steeplechases: 1999-2011," International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 14(1), pages 148-152, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rpanxx:v:14:y:2014:i:1:p:148-152
    DOI: 10.1080/24748668.2014.11868710
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