This diagram shows how, in true bending, the rider flexes the horse's body into alignment with the bend, so that the action of the hindlegs follows the direction of the horse's body.
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If you want to ride well, it is important to have an understanding of horse biomechanics, but what about rider biomechanics? This is essential knowledge in order to know how to get the horse to do wha
Understand the structure and biomechanics of the horse’s engine as it relates to dressage.
Learn to understand the structure and biomechanics of dressage horse hindquarters with Dr. Hilary Clayton.
Learn to understand the structure and biomechanics of dressage horse hindquarters with Dr. Hilary Clayton.
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Anatomy and Physiology of Equine Joints Joints allow the limbs to bend and the back to flex. Synovial joints are the joints of principal interest as they allow movement and are the type of joints between the vertebrae. The synovial joint consists of two bone ends covered by articular cartilage. The articular cartilage
