Publicaties
2025
Wetenschappelijke publicaties
Jonkhart, M., Serra Bragança, F. M., Smit, I. H., Brommer, H., & Suskens, J. J. M. (2025). The effect of full-limb flexion tests on static and dynamic muscle activity and locomotion asymmetry in owner-sound horses. Equine Veterinary Journal. Advance online publication. [DOI]
Aarts, R. M., Smit, I. H., Ferraz, G. D. C., Rhodin, M., Serra Braganca, F. M., & Hernlund, E. (2025). Quantitative assessment of gait alterations and variability in sulky-driven Standardbred trotters after a standardised exercise test. Equine Veterinary Journal. Advance online publication. [DOI]
2024
Wetenschappelijke publicaties
Smit, I., Mellbin, Y., Ask, K., te Moller, N., & Lundblad, J. (2024). Quantifying facial expressions of the horse with optical motion capture and surface electromyography; a proof of concept. 315-321.
Smit, I., Parmentier, J., Rovel, T., van Dieen, J. H., & Serra Braganca, F. (2024). Towards standardisation of surface electromyography measurements in the horse: Bipolar electrode location. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 76, Article 102884. [DOI] [Repository]
Smit, I. H. (2024). Cues for capturing the complexity of equine locomotion. [Doctoral thesis 1 (Research UU / Graduation UU), Universiteit Utrecht]. Utrecht University. [DOI] [Repository]
van Bijlert, P. A., Geijtenbeek, T., Smit, I., Schulp, A., & Bates, K. T. (2024). Investigating quadrupedal gaits in the horse (Equus ferus caballus) using musculoskeletal models.
de Ruijter, M., Diloksumpan, P., Dokter, I., Brommer, H., Smit, I. H., Levato, R., van Weeren, P. R., Castilho, M., & Malda, J. (2024). Orthotopic equine study confirms the pivotal importance of structural reinforcement over the pre-culture of cartilage implants. Bioengineering and Translational Medicine, 9(1), Article e10614. [DOI] [Repository]
Smit, I. H., Hernlund, E., Persson-Sjodin, E., Björnsdóttir, S., Gunnarsdottir, H., Gunnarsson, V., Rhodin, M., & Serra Braganca, F. M. (2024). Adaptation strategies of the Icelandic horse with induced forelimb lameness at walk, trot and tölt. Equine Veterinary Journal, 56(3), 617-630. [DOI] [Repository]
2023
Wetenschappelijke publicaties
Suskens, J., Smit, I., Spoormakers, T., & Serra Braganca, F. (2023). Longissimus dorsi muscle activity in sound horses during in-hand trot on a straight line and circle. https://www.wageningenacademic.com/doi/abs/10.3920/cep2023.s1
Smit, I., Serra Braganca, F., Suskens, J., & Spoormakers, T. (2023). Back motion is largely passive in sound horses at walk.
Smit, I., Serra Braganca, F., & te Moller, N. (2023). How different skin preparation methods affect surface electromyographic measurements in the horse.
Spoormakers, T., St. George, L., Smit, I., Hobbs, S. J., Brommer, H., Clayton, H. M., Roy, S. H., Richards, J. C., & Serra Braganca, F. (2023). Adaptations in equine axial movement and muscle activity occur during induced fore- and hindlimb lameness: a kinematic and electromyographic evaluation during in-hand trot. Equine Veterinary Journal, 55(6), 1112-1127. [DOI] [Repository]
2022
Wetenschappelijke publicaties
Rhodin, M., Smit, I., Persson Sjödin, E., Pfau, T., Gunnarsson, V., Björnsdóttir, S., Zetterberg, E., Clayton, H. M., Hobbs, S. J., Serra Braganca, F., & Hernlund, E. (2022). Timing of Vertical Head, Withers and Pelvis Movements Relative to the Footfalls in Different Equine Gaits and Breeds. Animals, 12(21), Article 3053. [DOI] [Repository]
St George, L. B., Spoormakers, T. J. P., Smit, I. H., Hobbs, S. J., Clayton, H. M., Roy, S. H., van Weeren, P. R., Richards, J., & Serra Bragança, F. M. (2022). Adaptations in equine appendicular muscle activity and movement occur during induced fore- and hindlimb lameness: An electromyographic and kinematic evaluation. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 9, 1-21. Article 989522. [DOI] [Repository]
Smit, I., Serra Braganca, F., Björnsdóttir, S., Gunnarsdóttir, H., Gunnarsoni, V., Hernlund, E., & Rhodin, M. (2022). Adaptation strategies of the Icelandic horse with Induced forelimb lameness at walk, trot and tölt. Abstract from International Conference on Equine Exercise Physiology, Uppsala, Sweden.
Smit, I., Parmentier, J., Spoormakers, T., Rovel, T., te Moller, N., & Serra Braganca, F. (2022). Electrode positioning in the horse: towards standardisation of surface EMG measurements. S101. Abstract from International Conference on Equine Exercise Physiology, Uppsala, Sweden. [DOI] [Repository]
Smit, I., Hernlund, E., Brommer, H., van Weeren, R., Rhodin, M., & Serra Braganca, F. (2022). Continuous versus discrete data analysis for gait evaluation of horses with induced bilateral hindlimb lameness. Equine Veterinary Journal, 54(3), 626-633. [DOI] [Repository]
2021
Wetenschappelijke publicaties
Diloksumpan, P., Abinzano, F., Ruijter, M. D., Mensinga, A., Plomp, S., Khan, I., Brommer, H., Smit, I., Castilho, M. D., Weeren, P. R. V., Malda, J., & Levato, R. (2021). The Complexity of Joint Regeneration: How an Advanced Implant could Fail by Its In Vivo Proven Bone Component. Journal of Trial and Error, 2(1), 1-20. [DOI] [Portal]
Abinzano, F., Diloksumpan, P., Ruijter, M. D., Mensinga, A., Plomp, S., Khan, I. M., Brommer, H., Smit, I., Castilho, M., van Weeren, R., Malda, J., & Levato, R. (2021). Building on established technology is no guarantee for success: challenges with the in vivo evaluation of an osteochondral implant based on a proven bone component. Abstract from Conference of the European Society for Biomaterials. https://eventclass.org/contxt_esb2021/scientific/online-program/session?s=68
2018
Wetenschappelijke publicaties
Weiland, S., Smit, I. H., Reinders-Messelink, H. A., van der Woude, L. H. V., van Kammen, K., & den Otter, R. (2018). The effect of asymmetric movement support on muscle activity during Lokomat guided gait in able-bodied individuals. PLoS One, 13(6), Article e0198473. [DOI]