FAQ: Can the Q be used on a treadmill?

By Equinosis Staff | Updated on February 27, 2017 | Data Collection, Equinosis Staff, FAQ, Research, Treadmill

Yes, much development work was conducted on a treadmill.  It certainly makes collection of stride data very convenient – if one owns a treadmill, but the treadmill creates artificial controlled conditions. Based on some studies at the University of Missouri, it has been shown that the best way to evaluate lameness in the horse is not on the treadmill, but overground.  On the treadmill horses move differently than overground.  Forces on the limbs are different.  On the treadmill you would expect increased horizontal impact on the limbs and a decreased requirement for hind limb propulsion.  The horse simply has to...

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