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Dr Kylie Legg B.Eng, M.Sc, PhD

Lecturer in Animal Science

Doctoral Co-Supervisor
School of Veterinary Science

Kylie is a lecturer in equine science at 蜜豆视频 in the School of Veterinary Science. She teaches and conducts research across disciplines including equine science, biomechanics, physiology, behaviour, health and welfare, epidemiology and sport science. She has a strong background in engineering as well as 20 years practical experience of working and training horses and people for various sport and recreation industries worldwide. Her research interests stem from her practical experience working with horses around the world. The common themes include injury prevention from both the horse and rider perspectives.

Professional

Qualifications

  • B.Engineering (Hons) - University of Canterbury (2005)
  • Master of Science, with Distinction in Animal Science - 蜜豆视频 (2019)
  • Doctor of Philosophy - 蜜豆视频 (2023)

Certifications and Registrations

  • Licence, Co-Supervisor, 蜜豆视频

Research Expertise

Research Interests

equine

Thoroughbred racing

equine biomechanics

equine physiology

equine behaviour

equine training

equine welfare

epidemiology

sports science

Thematics

Health and Well-being

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Agricultural And Veterinary Sciences (070000): Animal Production (070200):
Biological Sciences (060000):
Engineering (090000):
Veterinary Epidemiology (070704): Veterinary Sciences (070700)

Keywords

equine

biomechanics

physiology

equine behaviour

equine welfare

Research Outputs

Journal

Chin, YY., Sneddon, NW., Gibson, MJ., Legg, KA., Gee, EK., & Rogers, CW. (2025). The genetic parameters of racing success and longevity in the New Zealand Thoroughbred racing industry. New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research.
[Journal article]Authored by: Gee, E., Gibson, M., Legg, K., Rogers, C., Sneddon, N.
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Anderson, LT., Legg, KA., Gibson, MJ., Chin, YY., & Rogers, CW. (2024). Life after racing: descriptors of rehomed thoroughbred racehorses in New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research.
[Journal article]Authored by: Gibson, M., Legg, K., Rogers, C.
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Legg, KA., Cochrane, DJ., Gee, EK., & Rogers, CW. (2025). A threshold model to determine the association between race rides and fall risk for early career (apprentice) jockeys. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 28(4), 292-297
[Journal article]Authored by: Cochrane, D., Gee, E., Legg, K., Rogers, C.
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Gibson, MJ., Legg, KA., Gee, EK., Smet, A., Medd, J., McMullen, C., . . . Rogers, CW. (2024). Incidence and risk factors for limb fracture in greyhound racing in Western Australia. Australian Veterinary Journal. 102(11), 543-549
[Journal article]Authored by: Gee, E., Gibson, M., Legg, K., Rogers, C.
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Gibson, MJ., Legg, KA., Gee, EK., Chin, YY., & Rogers, CW. (2024). Career profile and pattern of racing for Thoroughbred jumps-racing horses in New Zealand. Animal Production Science. 64(7)
[Journal article]Authored by: Gee, E., Gibson, M., Legg, K., Rogers, C.
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Legg, KA., Cochrane, DJ., Gee, EK., Breheny, M., Richards, J., Chin, YY., . . . Rogers, CW. (2023). Identification of the challenges to and attitudes of apprentice jockeys towards implementation of specialised exercise training in New Zealand. Comparative Exercise Physiology. 19(4), 293-304
[Journal article]Authored by: Cochrane, D., Gee, E., Legg, K., Rogers, C.
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Legg, KA., Cochrane, DJ., Gee, EK., Chin, YY., & Rogers, CW. (2023). Physical Fitness of Thoroughbred Horse Racing Jockeys. Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise.
[Journal article]Authored by: Cochrane, D., Gee, E., Legg, K., Rogers, C.
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Gibson, MJ., Legg, KA., Gee, EK., & Rogers, CW. (2023). Risk Factors for Horse Fatality in Thoroughbred Jumps Racing in New Zealand. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 129
[Journal article]Authored by: Gee, E., Gibson, M., Legg, K., Rogers, C.
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Rogers, CW., Legg, K., Gibson, M., & Gee, EK. (2023). Commercial equine production in New Zealand 4: welfare implications of the New Zealand production systems. Animal Production Science. 64(1)
[Journal article]Authored by: Gee, E., Gibson, M., Legg, K., Rogers, C.
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Gibson, MJ., Legg, KA., Gee, EK., & Rogers, CW. (2023). The Reporting of Racehorse Fatalities in New Zealand Thoroughbred Flat Racing in the 2011/12–2021/22 Seasons. Animals. 13(4)
[Journal article]Authored by: Gee, E., Gibson, M., Legg, K., Rogers, C.
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Legg, KA., Gee, EK., Breheny, M., Gibson, MJ., & Rogers, CW. (2023). A Bioeconomic Model for the Thoroughbred Racing Industry—Optimisation of the Production Cycle with a Horse Centric Welfare Perspective. Animals. 13(3)
[Journal article]Authored by: Gee, E., Gibson, M., Legg, K., Rogers, C.
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Legg, KA., Cochrane, DJ., Gee, EK., Macdermid, PW., & Rogers, CW. (2022). Physiological Demands and Muscle Activity of “Track-Work” Riding in Apprentice Jockeys. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 17(12), 1698-1705
[Journal article]Authored by: Cochrane, D., Gee, E., Legg, K., Macdermid, P., Rogers, C.
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Gibson, MJ., Legg, KA., Gee, EK., & Rogers, CW. (2022). Race-Level Reporting of Incidents Using an Online System during Three Seasons (2019/2020–2021/2022) of Thoroughbred Flat Racing in New Zealand. Animals. 12(21)
[Journal article]Authored by: Gee, E., Gibson, M., Legg, K., Rogers, C.
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Gibson, MJ., Legg, KA., Gee, EK., & Rogers, CW. (2022). Race-Level Reporting of Incidents Using the New Online System During Two Seasons (2019/2020–2020/2021) of Harness Racing in New Zealand. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 119
[Journal article]Authored by: Gee, E., Gibson, M., Legg, K., Rogers, C.
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Legg, KA., Bolwell, CF., Gee, EK., Gibson, MJ., & Rogers, CW. (2022). Risk factors for horse falls in New Zealand Thoroughbred jumps racing. Veterinary Journal. 289
[Journal article]Authored by: Gee, E., Gibson, M., Legg, K., Rogers, C.
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Legg, K., Cochrane, D., Gee, E., Macdermid, P., & Rogers, C. (2022). Physiological Demands and Muscle Activity of Jockeys in Trial and Race Riding. Animals. 12(18)
[Journal article]Authored by: Cochrane, D., Gee, E., Legg, K., Macdermid, P., Rogers, C.
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Gibson, MJ., Bolwell, CF., Gee, EK., Legg, KA., & Rogers, CW. (2022). Race-Level Reporting of Incidents during Two Seasons (2015/16 to 2016/17) of Thoroughbred Flat Racing in New Zealand. Animals. 12(8)
[Journal article]Authored by: Gee, E., Gibson, M., Legg, K., Rogers, C.
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Legg, KA., Cochrane, DJ., Gee, EK., & Rogers, CW. (2022). Physical activities of jockeys during a working week. Comparative Exercise Physiology. 18(1), 75-83
[Journal article]Authored by: Cochrane, D., Gee, E., Legg, K., Rogers, C.
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Legg, KA., Gee, EK., Cochrane, DJ., & Rogers, CW. (2021). Preliminary examination of the biological and industry constraints on the structure and pattern of thoroughbred racing in New Zealand over thirteen seasons: 2005/06–2017/18. Animals. 11(10)
[Journal article]Authored by: Cochrane, D., Gee, E., Legg, K., Rogers, C.
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Legg, KA., Cochrane, DJ., Gee, EK., & Rogers, CW. (2021). Review of physical fitness, physiological demands and performance characteristics of jockeys. Comparative Exercise Physiology. 17(4), 319-329
[Journal article]Authored by: Cochrane, D., Gee, E., Legg, K., Rogers, C.
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Legg, K., Cochrane, D., Gee, E., & Rogers, C. (2020). Jockey Career Length and Risk Factors for Loss from Thoroughbred Race Riding. Sustainability. 12(18), Retrieved from https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/18/7443
[Journal article]Authored by: Cochrane, D., Gee, E., Legg, K., Rogers, C.
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Legg, K., Cochrane, D., Gee, E., & Rogers, C. (2020). The External Workload of Thoroughbred Horse Racing Jockeys. Sustainability. 12(18), Retrieved from https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/18/7572
[Journal article]Authored by: Cochrane, D., Gee, E., Legg, K., Rogers, C.
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Legg, K., Cochrane, D., Gee, E., & Rogers, C. (2020). The external workload of thoroughbred horse racing jockeys. Sustainability (Switzerland). 12(18)
[Journal article]Authored by: Cochrane, D., Gee, E., Legg, K., Rogers, C.
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Legg, K., Cochrane, D., Gee, E., & Rogers, C. (2020). Jockey career length and risk factors for loss from thoroughbred race riding. Sustainability (Switzerland). 12(18)
[Journal article]Authored by: Cochrane, D., Gee, E., Legg, K., Rogers, C.
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Legg, KA., Cochrane, DJ., Bolwell, CF., Gee, EK., & Rogers, CW. (2020). Incidence and risk factors for race-day jockey falls over fourteen years. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 23(12), 1154-1160
[Journal article]Authored by: Cochrane, D., Gee, E., Legg, K., Rogers, C.
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Legg, K., Gee, E., Bolwell, C., Bridges, J., & Rogers, CW. (2020). A Cross-Sectional Survey of the Training and Management of a Cohort of 2-Year-Old Standardbred Racehorses in New Zealand. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 87
[Journal article]Authored by: Gee, E., Legg, K., Rogers, C.
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Legg, KA., Colborne, GR., Gee, EK., & Rogers, CW. (2019). Elastic properties of collateral and sesamoid ligaments in the forelimbs of equine cadavers. American Journal of Veterinary Research. 80(10), 923-930
[Journal article]Authored by: Gee, E., Legg, K., Rogers, C.
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Legg, KA., Weston, JF., Gee, EK., Bolwell, CF., Bridges, JP., & Rogers, CW. (2019). Characteristics of endurance competitions and risk factors for elimination in New Zealand during six seasons of competition (2010/11–2015/16). Animals. 9(9)
[Journal article]Authored by: Gee, E., Legg, K., Rogers, C., Weston, J.
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Legg, KA., Breheny, M., Gee, EK., & Rogers, CW. (2019). Responding to risk: Regulation or prohibition? new zealand media reporting of thoroughbred jumps racing 2016–2018. Animals. 9(5)
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Teaching and Supervision

Contact Supervisor

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Co-supervisor 1 0

Current Doctoral Supervision

Co-supervisor of:

  • Daniel Scherrer - Doctor of Philosophy
    The interaction between mid-sole properties and running gait.