Effect of track maintenance on mechanical properties of a dirt racetrack: A preliminary study

M. L. Peterson; C. W. Mcllwraith

doi:10.2746/042516408X330347

Effect of track maintenance on mechanical properties of a dirt racetrack: A preliminary study

M. L. Peterson, C. W. Mcllwraith

Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering

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Abstract

When Thoroughbred racehorses experience catastrophic injuries, the track surface is often discussed as a factor. The present study investigated the mechanical properties of the surface and found that significant changes in a track occur during routine maintenance. Questions regarding the relative importance of track variability and hardness require further investigation.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	602-605
Number of pages	4
Journal	Equine Veterinary Journal
Volume	40
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2746/042516408X330347
State	Published - Sep 2008

Keywords

Horse
Maintenance
Racing
Surfaces
Track

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Equine

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