Comparison between stainless steel and titanium snaffle bits in sport horses during show jumping exercise

This study aimed at comparing stainless steel (S) vs. titanium (T) snaffle bits in show jumping horses. Eighteen rider-horse pairs were randomly assigned in a blinded manner to wear a S or T bi t over two consecutive days in different sequences (ST or TS) following a 2x2 cross-over design.

Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - October 8, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Nadia Guzzo, Cristina Sartori, Calogero Stelletta, Lucia Bailoni, Roberto Mantovani Tags: Original Research Source Type: research