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3.0 Materials and Method 3.1 Hypothesis Horses heart rate will decrease as a result of light therapy Light therapy will affect the horse’s behaviour by encouraging positive responses from the horse. Surface temperature of the areas treated will have a significant change as a result of the light therapy. 3.2 Null Hypothesis Horses heart rate will increase as a result of light therapy Light therapy will not affect the behaviour of the horse Surface temperature of the areas treated will not have a significant change as a result of light therapy. 3.3 Subjects Seven horses were used in the study of 3 geldings and 4 mares (mean age of 16, age range 10-21). The cohort consisted of six cob types, one Irish sports horse. All horses are from the same yard, Greenwich Equestrian Centre, as it is familiar to the horses which aids in preventing stress and spooking which could affect the study. The horses are in American barn stabling and have regular turn out at weekends. All horses are part of a working programme with students at the college and used in the riding-school associated with the college. The horses in the study are colour co- ordinated according to their behaviour and handling ability. Five horses in the study are ‘green’ which means that they are safe to handle and are of generally good nature. One horse is considered an ‘orange’ horse which means that only the more experienced students should handle her. One of the subjects is a ‘red’ horse which means that only staff and very highly skilled students to handle. All horses are considered sound and veterinary permission was given for the horses to have the 14PDF Image | THE EFFECT OF LIGHT THERAPY ON HEART RATE, HORSES
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