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Pole exercises for horses dont just put their body through its paces, but also their brain, and so provide an incredible all-round workout. Poles on the ground can help to improve the riders performance in the saddle too; it can appeal to people who dont want to jump, plus those who do; and it can be done in-hand, as well as on the back of a horse.There are two types of polework. First there is the traditional kind, where the poles are lined up in a row. Then there is the more recent innovation of technical polework, where the patterns that can be made and the exercises undertaken are almost infinite certainly enough to keep a rider and horse engaged for months, if not years. I will share several pole exercises with you below which require only three or six poles, and will keep you engaged and entertained for hours.Traditional pole exercises for horsesRiding a horse through rows of poles leads to the development of rhythm, balance and the regulation of stride length. The downside is that mentally the horse isnt always challenged as they can quickly learn the stride pattern. Its rather like a person walking up their own staircase they know it so well that they can do it with their eyes closed. Additionally, you can only approach a line of poles from two directions, making it pretty constraining.Technical pole exercises for horsesIf located correctly in an arena, you can use the same technical polework layout for numerous exercises, approaching from various directions and in any of the three paces. As for honing horses, technical pole exercises help them to be all of the following:More responsible for their own length of stride and so confident in their decisions that they can carry this forward to other areas of their working life, particularly jumping.More engaged in their brain and with better spatial awareness and coordination.More agile, because they have to be able to react more quickly to the challenge in front of them.Better connected from brain to feet.Better at staying on a narrow line, which will translate well to skinny fences on a cross-country course.Better able to increase their stride height as well as engage their core, plus it will make the horse more flexible and supple. Theywill also develop bend when working on curving lines.Better able to strengthen and develop muscles.Benefits for ridersIn terms of your own performance, polework can improve your focus, aids, reaction times and accuracy, because riding through the edge of a shape could mean your approach is mere inches wide rather than metres. Remember at the beginning of every session, and also when introducing pole exercises to a horse for the first time, to ensure that they understand the question in an active walk first before progressing on to a faster pace.In any case, walk is by far the most difficult pace for the horse doing polework. It brings no elevation and so they rely on muscular effort, meaning that it will help to hone them better than trot and canter.Positioning triangle polesThe following patterns are taken from my Polework Patterns app and are based on 3m poles. Ideally position your layout as close to X or the centre of your field or arena as you can, as this gives you the most options for using it in a variety of directions.The triangle is popular because it uses so few poles, it doesnt take up much room, it is quick to set up and it is versatile. It can also be tackled in multiple directions. You can tackle the triangle in all three paces, or you can use it as a transition point ie, walking in and trotting out to help with upward and downward transitions. There are easier configurations, but provided your horse has done a little polework they can tackle the triangle, either under saddle or in-hand.Pole work exercises for horses: 3 poles1 Spoke configurationDifficulty rating: 2/5This configuration can be negotiated in all three paces, but make sure that before you attempt canter your horse is comfortable in walk and trot. No matter which direction you approach the triangle, you will either ride over a base and out through a point, or you will come in through a point and out through a base.The former is easier because it gives the horse a much bigger area to aim for on the approach, plus they will be stepping into a bigger space and so it will be less claustrophobic for them. Entering via a point, though, has its merits, not least because it tests the horses ability to stay on a narrow straight line.2 The Pink LineDifficulty rating: 2/5This exercise should only be performed in walk and trot. The tricky thing is that even though you are riding a straight line, the poles you are negotiating are angled. Horses dont have the best eyesight and they find it more difficult to read an angled pole than a straight one and so they invariably put in more effort over an angled one. It basically has a raised pole effect.Try intersecting the centre of the triangle to start with (slightly lower than the pink line shown) and use this as your base line. You can then tweak your approach to give a shorter or a longer distance. If you want to make the stride length between the poles shorter, turn off the track a stride earlier, or to make it longer, turn off the track a stride later.It is the riders job to control speed and direction and check for any discrepancies, as well as set the horse up on the line, but ultimately it is the horses responsibility to negotiate the triangle. The aim is for them to lengthen or shorten their stride without losing balance and rhythm. As they become more accomplished, the rider should do as little as possible in the saddle, leaving the horse to work out the stride length for themselves.3 The Y ShapeDifficulty rating: 3/5 (in trot) 4/5 (in canter)In this exercise you ride over the base of the triangle in a straight line and then either turn left or right on a bending line to exit. It can be done in all paces, but always start off in walk, and bear in mind that this is an exceptionally difficult exercise to do in canter, even for experienced horses.Because this is a trickier exercise than it looks, with a younger horse reduce the acuteness of the turn, for example by negotiating the base further to the left or to the right which will give them more room. Meanwhile, do the opposite with a more experienced horse, making the angle of the turn more acute.There is a lot of responsibility on the rider to communicate accurately where they want the horse to go. This exercise helps to improve a horses bend and engagement and, because they are changing direction, it also helps to test and develop their balance and core. Again, because you are angling the pole on exit, the horse will put in more effort.4 Full circleDifficulty rating: 2/5This exercise involves riding small circles through any points of the triangle. It can be done in walk and trot. The angled poles will make the horse work harder. This exercise helps the horse with bend and engagement and it is good for developing spatial awareness because the horse has to step in and out of the triangle pretty rapidly.It tests the rider because they will need to find the line that best suits their horses length of stride. In fact, emphasis is on the rider to ride a correct, continuous circle. Once the horse has become more accomplished, you can start to link some of the circles together, or mix them up. For example, by trotting a three-quarter circle, doing a downward transition, walking over the poles and then trotting again.Pole work exercises for horses: 6 polesThe next exercises require six poles made up into a C interlocking into an inverted C. This configuration has almost limitless approaches, but I will detail four patterns from my Polework Patterns app that can be built into a schooling regime that will keep both horse and rider mentally and physically challenged.The six-pole mini maze featured here is a well known and popular exercise due to its versatility all you need is imagination and a bit of common sense to tackle it. One of the benefits of the layout is that to give the horse a good workout you dont even need to go over the poles. It is great for in-hand work, plus some of the exercises can be tackled in all three paces.Layout 1Difficulty rating: 1/5Despite this exercise seeming relatively simple, it is fairly complex. It is brilliant for coordination because the horse has to think about which foot to move first. It also tests balance and lateral suppleness, including building up their core because they will need to use this to stabilise their body around the turns.This is a walk only exercise, and a good 15-minute warm-up should precede it. There may be a temptation to think that with no poles to walk over the horse isnt working hard, but they definitely are.How to ride itBefore approaching, ensure that the horse is attentive to your aids and focused on you. Come in either from the top or the bottom of the grid, riding in a straight line and ensuring that the horse understands what is being asked. If yours isnt used to walking between poles and they start to feel claustrophobic, keep on walking forward over the pole in front. The aim is to keep the exercise as stress free as possible.Once inside the grid and as you go to turn, you need to communicate accurately your wishes as this is a small space for manoeuvring. If you have a younger or a slightly unbalanced horse you can open up the grid slightly, pulling the C and the inverted C further apart so that there is more room.Walk in and then slow the walk, asking the horse to make the tight turn. Think about stopping their back end and moving their front end rather like a pirouette until it is on the new trajectory. Also consider halting and turning and then halting and turning again at the second bend. Bring the forehand around by opening your inside hand to invite the horse to look that way and then close your outside hand and use your outside leg to instruct them to move their shoulders around. Repeat the aids for the second corner.Turn your upper body to help influence the horses turn.Top tip: take your timeLet your horse take their time in this exercise. Allow for mistakes and let them gain confidence over time as their understanding increases. Dont expect perfection at first, and dont be hell-bent on keeping them inside the poles either. If they need to step outside on occasions it isnt the end of the world. Repeat from both directions and, to make this a more complex test, consider adding in a second mini maze close to the first.Layout 2Difficulty rating: 1/5We are introducing more bend here and so this exercise will work on the horses suppleness and rhythm, as well as the engagement of their hindleg.How to ride itThis exercise should only be performed in walk and trot. Canter should be avoided unless you are at a level where the horse can perform flying changes on the loops. Alternatively, once the horse is going well through the grid, try cantering along the straight sections and trot around the corners.When introducing the horse to this layout, make the loops as big as appropriate for their level of experience. The more educated they are, the smaller the loops can be.As you negotiate the straight part, nothing should change in terms of speed or rhythm. Therefore make sure that you have a good quality trot before you start and ensure that the pace is rhythmical and balanced. Ride through almost as though the poles arent there.Use the same aids as if you were riding a serpentine.On the approach, think about making an accurate bend and ensure that the horse bends around your inside leg.On the tight turn back, ensure that as well as using your inside leg and hand that you use your upper body. The upper body is a powerful turning aid. Also, on the turn, dont allow your seat to slide to the outside of the saddle. This is another common problem and it will pull the horse out of balance.Layout 3Difficulty rating: 2/5This layout tests the horses rhythm and it will regulate their length of stride. It also tests straightness and the riders accuracy, not least because when riding the pink route the width being aimed at is less than 1m.How to ride itThe green lines (see diagram 3) show where this exercise can be tackled in all three paces. The pink route, which works like four trot poles, should only be negotiated in walk and trot.Approach from either direction, firstly in walk, but work out before you get to the poles where you are planning to present your horse.Establish the pace you want to use early on and ensure that it is as good quality as it can be, and maintain that quality through the grid.It is advisable to negotiate the green lines first, where you will find that the vertical pole to the side will keep your horse straight. Once you have ridden through in walk a few times and the horse understands the question, move up to trot and eventually canter. Never rush to move out of walk after all, this is the pace that will test the horse the best anyway.Play around with linking the lines together. Once the horse is familiar with the layout, perhaps trot down the pink line, turn left or right and then canter up either one of the green lines.Layout 4Difficulty rating: 2/5This is a good coordination exercise because the horse has to go over the poles on a bending line, and judging the distance is likely to prove quite taxing. In terms of improvement, it helps the horse with bend, tests their balance and assists with suppleness and engagement as they step underneath with the inside hindleg.This exercise can be ridden in walk and trot, but make sure you ride it multiple times in walk and have good results before going any faster.How to ride itTo ride a circle, negotiate the poles where they meet at right angles. There are four options on the grid to do this. For a young horse, make the circle bigger.Tackle the different options on both reins too and, as the horse gets proficient, link the circles together, which will really get those grey cells working.It is important not to let the horse drift out or fall in on the circle. They must stay correctly bent around your inside leg and you need to support them with your outside aids. Ensure that the horse has a true bend through their body and that they arent just bending through the neck. This is a big ask, though, so be patient.Once the horse is circling confidently, to up the ante perhaps intersperse circles with some of the lines in layouts 1, 2 and 3. Mix and match, not least if your mount is getting a little backward thinking or weary of circling.Learning from pole exercisesIn all of these pole exercises, it is the riders job to get their horse accurately to a point in the arena to tackle the exercise. Bear in mind that some of the lines are intricate, so this wont always be easy. Technical pole patterns tests rider accuracy as well as communication skills, and you also have to learn to sit quietly on reaching the poles so that you dont micromanage the horse through the exercise.Dont underestimate how tiring physically and mentally pole exercises are for horses. Short sessions are best over several days, rather than one long one, not least because horses learn from repetition. Whether you love dressage, jumping, hacking or something else, youll find that throwing a few poles down and riding a few different patterns will revitalise your sessions, whether ridden or in-hand.All images and diagrams: copyright Your Horse Library/Kelsey Media LtdRelated contentSimon Grieve: polework to build straightness, rhythm and accuracyHow in-hand polework can improve your horses balance and self-carriageGroundwork exercises that build trustIn-hand hacking: improve your bond, build confidence and other great benefitsThe post Pole exercises for clever, confident horses appeared first on Your Horse.

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Problems with the horses stomach can sometimes be attributed to peritonitis, which is a very serious illness that can lead to large claims on any horse health insurance policy. Peritonitis in horses refers to inflammation of the peritoneal cavity, which is the medical term used to describe the abdominal cavity. In very simple terms, it can be likened to a balloon filled with a small amount of fluid in which the abdominal organs sit. The fluid contained within the cavity (peritoneal fluid) acts as a lubricant, reducing friction during movement of the abdominal organs.When 12-year-old Freddie was referred to me for veterinary assessment, his owner described him as not being quite right for the past 48 hours. They reported that the grey gelding appeared quieter than usual, tending towards being a little depressed, alongside a reduced appetite and fewer droppings than normal.On examination, Freddies heart and breathing rates were mildly increased and his gut sounds were reduced. He had a fever of 39.5C.Given Freddies history, a rectal examination was undertaken. This revealed no abnormal findings. As a result, anti-inflammatory drugs were administered, and a blood sample was taken for analysis.Investigating peritonitis in horsesBlood work revealed a low white blood cell count, which can result from white blood cells leaving the blood stream to fight infection. Serum amyloid A, an inflammatory marker, was also high, and a number of other parameters pointed towards mild dehydration. I was advised that Freddie was admitted to our hospital for further investigations and treatment as necessary.On admission, abdominal ultrasonography was performed, which revealed an increased amount of free fluid in Freddies peritoneal cavity. No other abnormalities were noted on ultrasonography. A sample of the peritoneal fluid was subsequently obtained and analysis revealed a high white blood cell count.A diagnosis of peritonitis was made.What are the signs of peritonitis?The clinical signs displayed by a horse infected with peritonitis depend on the cause, duration and severity of the disease. In certain cases, the diagnosis is reached very quickly whereas in other horses, peritonitis is a less clear diagnosis. Due to similarity in symptoms, horses can sometimes appear to be suffering colic rather than peritonitis.If there is a penetrating injury to the horses abdominal wall, a secondary peritonitis is highly likely. Other cases are harder to diagnose, especially those with primary peritonitis, where the diagnosis is ascertained after performing a series of diagnostic tests.Common signs include:As a general rule, horses with peritonitis will present with a history of being off colour and with a reduced appetite.When examined, these horses normally have a fever (a temperature greater than 38.5C), increased heart and breathing rates, may be dehydrated and have evidence of toxaemia.Affected horses may also show signs of pain when the external abdominal wall is palpated and may be reluctant to move.Signs of colic can also be apparent, especially in those cases that occur secondary to a gastrointestinal cause.What causes peritonitis in horses?Freddie made a full recovery from peritonitisThe majority of peritonitis cases seen in horses can be categorised as either primary or secondary peritonitis.Primary peritonitisThis is a spontaneous disease process without an obvious inciting cause, whereas in cases of secondary peritonitis a cause is identified.Secondary peritonitisThis can occur when the external abdominal wall is breached following trauma. As a result, bacteria gain entry into the once sterile peritoneal cavity, resulting in a bacterial infection. Secondary peritonitis can also occur following perforation of the gastrointestinal tract or reproductive tract (namely the uterus as a consequence of traumatic foaling).Other causes of secondary peritonitis include spread of bacteria to the peritoneal cavity from the blood stream (septicaemia), spread of infection from the urinary tract or uterus, from an intraabdominal abscess, from an infected umbilical cord in foals, as a complication of the gelding process, parasites (worms), certain viral infections and finally, neoplasia (cancer).How is it diagnosed?Compatible clinical signs will raise suspicions that a horse may have peritonitis, but the diagnosis is confirmed following a number of diagnostic tests, namely blood work, abdominal ultrasonography and analysis of a sample of fluid obtained from the peritoneal cavity.Affected patients will normally have an abnormal (either high or low) white blood cell count, increased free fluid in the peritoneal cavity on ultrasound examination and peritoneal fluid analysis will reveal a high white blood cell count in addition to high protein levels.How is peritonitis in horses treated?I started Freddie on broad spectrum treatment, intravenous and oral antimicrobials, and he continued on the anti-inflammatory therapy when he went home to his livery yard. Intravenous fluid therapy was also initiated due to Freddies mild dehydration and reluctance to drink.Treatment for peritonitis in horses is based on intravenous antibiotic and anti-inflammatory therapy in addition to managing toxaemia if present. Correcting dehydration and maintaining hydration is achieved through the use of intravenous fluid therapy. In non-responding cases, placement of an abdominal drain to facilitate lavage and/or surgical exploration and subsequent treatment may be indicated.Prognosis ultimately depends on the cause of the peritonitis, severity of the clinical signs and initial response to treatment. Cases occurring secondary to gastrointestinal tract rupture carry a grave prognosis.What is the prognosis?In Freddies case, he responded well to the treatment initiated and within 24 hours his temperature stabilised and remained normal thereafter. During this timeframe his demeanour, appetite and in turn faecal output also improved.Serial repeat abdominal ultrasound and peritoneal fluid examinations revealed a gradual normalisation and Freddie was discharged after seven days to continue his treatment and rehabilitation at home. He has recovered fully and is back in work.Unfortunately, not all horses with peritonitis will have such a positive outcome. I know of cases where it is nearly impossible to find a cause, and some patients just dont respond to treatment. In these cases, the kindest option is euthanasia.Main image = stock image/ShutterstockRelated contentColic in horses: all you need to know about impactions and gassy colicHow to recognise choke in horses and what to do if it happensHow to take care of a horse so that theyre happy and healthy5 things your horses vet really wishes you wouldnt doThe post All about peritonitis in horses appeared first on Your Horse.

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During hot weather, preventing our horses from overheating is a big concern and we need to adapt how we take care of them accordingly. Horses normally cool themselves by sweating the sweat evaporates from the skin surface, causing a cooling effect. However, sweating alone isnt always enough to bring their body temperature down quickly, and temperatures can climb to dangerous levels, causing heat exhaustion. This can lead to brain damage, organ failure and other serious, potentially fatal problems. We often associate hot horses with sweating alone, but their breathing can indicate their temperature.There is a misconception that when horses blow hard after exercise, they are struggling to get enough oxygen, but theyre not. By the time a racehorse pulls up from a race, their blood oxygen will be back to normal levels, says equine scientist Dr David Marlin. What drives their breathing is their temperature, so blowing is an indication of high body temperature.Other signs of high body temperature are ataxia (wobbling), being hot to touch, excited, stressed or depressed and lethargic/uninterested in surroundings. It isnt just exercise that can cause horses to overheat. They can get very hot in situations such as when stuck in a horsebox or hot stable on a very warm day, adds David.How to cool down a hot horseThe quickest way to cool horses is to continually pour cold water on them. Whether from a hose or a river or pond, its about the volume of water you can get on them.Horses that have just finished a race or cross-country round or even dressage test can be very hot, and regardless of the time of year, you will see horses being cooled quite aggressively with water after racing, says David. It is by far the most effective and quickest way of bringing a horses temperature back down to normal.David explains that its not so much about the temperature of the water (10-25C is fine) you apply, but more about the amount you put on.Studies show that continuous application of water removes heat through conduction the direct movement of heat from the horse into the water. This happens due to the big difference in temperature between the horse (surface temperature 40C or higher) and the water, he says. If the temperature of the water is the same as that of the horse, it will only cool the horse by evaporation, which takes much longer than conduction.Dont scrape water off!Most people have a sweat scraper in their grooming kit but it is actually useful when it comes to cooling down a hot horse? Its an age-old debate and no doubt youll hear it asked on the yard or discussed on social media again this summer too. Here is the answer: scraping water off your horse will not help to cool it down. It is far more effective to leave the water on the horse, says David.Conduction removes heat significantly faster than evaporation, he explains. When you scrape the water off your horse, you reduce the capacity for conductive heat transfer. Leave the water on your horse on hot days and it will help it to stay cooler for longer.Recovery signs to look forSpraying horses with the hose briefly or pouring a bucket of water over them before they get turned out will help to keep the horse cool for a while on a hot day through evaporation, but it is not effective at cooling a hot horse quickly. David says to keep cooling until you start to see recovery signs in your horse.The best way to tell if your horse has lowered its temperature is to check if his breathing has returned to a normal rate, he says. You can also check his other vital signs, such as heart rate and temperature using a thermometer, although rectal temperature often lags behind other signs of recovery. This is why it is important to know what your horses normal vitals are so you know when they are higher or lower than usual.As David explains, there are no downsides to cooling a horse in this way, so you cant over-water.Obviously, if your horse starts shivering, youve possibly made him a bit too cold, but you cant really overcool, he says. As part of your cooling process, its also important to allow the horse to drink. They will have a strong will to drink as soon as they have finished exercise. Dont offer them really cold (below 10C) or really warm water (above 35C) horses prefer to drink water at around 25C. It wont hurt them to drink cold or warm water, its just that they prefer to drink normal temperature water, and will drink more of it.Signs of heat stress in horsesHeatstroke can happen in horses, and high temperatures and hot weather are key triggers. Symptoms to look out for in your horse include:Restlessness/lethargyRapid pulse and breathingIncreased sweatingExcessive salivationRedness of the tongue and oral areaHigh body temperatureErratic heart beatMuscle spasmsStumbling gait, and in extreme situations, collapseIf you see these signs, or are in any doubt, call your vet immediately.Most horses will cope fine with our hot weather in the UK, but older horses, young horses, horses with health issues such as heart disease, equine asthma, Cushings and laminitis, or colic-prone and overweight horses, may not cope so well, says David. In the UK, we dont have to worry too much about very hot and humid temperatures, and during the cooler months, horses can get hot after strenuous work but will cool quickly as the ambient temperature is low. Where it becomes crucial is when you have a very hot horse and the temperature is hot too.Humidity and electrolytesHumidity can play a big role in the cooling of horses, as David explains: The higher the humidity, the less evaporation of sweat there is. Cooling by continuously applying water becomes more important in hot and humid climates because the horse can only cool itself to some degree by evaporation.In the UK, we typically have cooling when the horse loses heat by convection because the air temperature is lower than its skin temperature, but when we put cold water on, we are also removing heat by conduction. Horses in humid conditions will be uncomfortable for a longer period of time, will recover much slower, and will have an increased risk of heat-related illness if left to cool naturally when hot.In hot weather, horses will sweat more and lose more electrolytes. It is important to replace electrolytes as most horse diets are deficient in sodium, so for a 500kg horse I would add 25ml of salt a day, and, according to the level of work, a balanced electrolyte. You want to provide electrolytes in a balance that they are lost in the sweat. Its better to give in slight excess than to not have enough, as the horses kidney will sort out any excess.How to help a horse stay coolHelp keep your horse comfortable in hot weather by doing the followingIf you have brick stables with ventilation, then horses may be better in than out. Wooden stables can get very hot in the day. If you have paddocks with tree shelter or open field shelters, then horses may be more comfortable out although many horses dont use them.Unless you are specifically trying to acclimatise to heat, avoid riding in the hottest parts of the day during the summer around 10am to 8pm in the UK. Horses in the UK are not currently acclimatised to temperatures above 30C.Clean water with no additives must always be available. There is an increased risk of impaction colic if water intake is reduced. If your horse is a poor drinker then adding in 1 x 25ml salt should help encourage increased drinking. A soaked feed in their bucket can help boost hydration levels too.If your horse or pony seems uncomfortable in hot weather, hose them off and allow them to dry naturally. Dont scrape the water off. You can do this three to four times a day.If you see a horse or person or dog with heatstroke, cool them down by hosing/spraying water from the outside or house water supply (usually 10-20C), or from a river or pond or even cold bottled water. It doesnt have to be ice cold to be effective, as long as you put a lot on.Cooling down in cold weatherEven if were not experiencing a heatwave, horses can still get hot through exercise, including in winter, so if your horse is covered in sweat, feels hot and is blowing hard, they need cooling.Apply the same principles of covering the horse with water until it starts to feel cool again, says David. It will cool down quicker in winter than in summer, and once the horse has cooled down, you can then consider rugging to prevent your horse getting too cold.Beware cooling mythsFrom giving horses heart attacks to making them hotter by leaving water on them, there are many myths circulating about cooling horses. Here, David clarifies fact from fictionCooling hot horses with cold water does NOTCause muscle damageCause laminitisInduce shockGive horses heart attacksPrevent them from cooling by constriction of skin blood flowWater left on horses does NOTInsulate and prevent heat lossCause them to overheatIt is NOT more effective toStart at the feet and work upScrape water off while cooling (it actually causes horses to warm up)Focus on large blood vesselsCover the horse with wet towelsDr David Marlins members area on his website provides access to science-backed information spanning a wide range of horse-related matters, including webinars, latest research findings, independent product trials and celebrity interviews, with the additional opportunity to join a friendly, supportive private community of fellow horse lovers. Pay-monthly membership is 8. Find out more and join here.Related contentWhy every horse will benefit from eating a soaked feedWhat is gassy colic and impactions in horses?Veterinary lowdown on what lethargy isComplete guide to soaked horse feeds18 cooler rugs for horsesThe post Hot weather advice: how to cool a horse down quickly appeared first on Your Horse.

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