O modelo Triple-E: Avançando na pesquisa equestre com perspectivas do modelo One Health

Michaela M Keener; Kimberly I Tumlin

Authors

Michaela M Keener Sports Medicine Research Institute, University of Kentucky, USA
Kimberly I Tumlin Sports Medicine Research Institute, University of Kentucky, USA

Keywords:

horse, horseback riding, research model, environmental factors, human–horse interaction

Abstract

Equestrian sport has various welfare issues and educational needs. To address these complex interactions, we propose an integrated approach called the Triple-E Model, which focuses on the equine, equestrian, and environmental triad. A literature review of existing models suggests that complexities of these interactions are overlooked, despite the significant impact of equine industries on economics, healthcare, and animal welfare. This paper discusses current models and theories used to evaluate equine–equestrian–environmental interactions and introduces the Triple-E Model to foster multidisciplinary collaboration. Unlike the One Health triad, which focuses on disease emergence, transmission, and zoonosis, the Triple-E Model extends to non-infectious research, such as musculoskeletal injury. It promotes collaborative care and rehabilitation within the equestrian community by engaging multidisciplinary, multi-setting, and multi-sectoral teams. Given the nature of human–animal interaction and welfare considerations, this model fills the gap in understanding human–horse interactions. The paper highlights the limitations of existing models and explains how the Triple-E Model guides and encourages holistic team collaboration in the equestrian community.

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