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Table 1 GAe and WAe in three head and neck positions in horses during exercise

From: Objective classification of different head and neck positions and their influence on the radiographic pharyngeal diameter in sport horses

Head and neck position

Ground angle during exercise

Withers angle during exercise

Unrestrained

< 85°

> 90°

Elevated neck

60°–90°

75°–90°

Hyperflexion

> 90°

Irrelevant

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BMC Veterinary Research

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