ID-270: Human-Horse-Environment Interface: Metals in Indoor Horse Arenas

Bob Coleman, Morgan Hayes, Erin Haynes, Staci McGill, Kimberly Tumlin | Jun. 21, 2021 (New)

A University of Kentucky research collaboration analyzed footing samples for metal concentrations as part of a larger study on indoor arenas. By determining what metals are present within the indoor arena footing, we can begin to develop an idea of the metals which could potentially become airborne particulates as horses are worked in the arenas. To date, metals haven’t been as widely considered when considering respirable particulate matter (PM) that can impact horses and humans in the arena environment.