SURF'N TURF

摘要

There have been several publications on the action and stages of horse's hoof interaction with a surface. However, most are related to artificial sand surfaces and less so to grass surfaces.The key works are from the FEI Equestrian Surfaces Guide published through the Swedish Equestrian Foundation and Natural Turf for Sport and Amenity by Adams and Gibbs. 'Science and Practice' reviews the surface interactions at several race tracks in terms of firmness, penetration and resilience over time. This is also a useful guide to how a hoof interacts with the surface.