2013 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Japanese native horse for animal assisted activity / therapy / education
| Project/Area Number |
23780270
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
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| Allocation Type | Multi-year Fund |
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| Research Field |
Zootechnical science/Grassland science
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| Research Institution | Kitasato University |
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Principal Investigator |
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| Project Period (FY) |
2011 – 2013
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| Keywords | 乗用馬 / 日本在来馬 / 動物介在活動 / 動物介在療法 / ストレス / 最大許容負荷重量 |
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| Research Abstract |
Special features of Japanese native horse were studied to carry out safely and effectively animal assisted activity / therapy or horse trekking . We could decide the loading capacity (Maximum permissible load weight) of Taishuh Pony, Kiso Pony, and Yonaguni Pony. We also found that the stress of horse was decreased after trekking than before when their gait was only walk. Applying these results to the riding scene would improve horse's welfare revel and safety of the rider.
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Research Products
(5 results)
