Biomechanics of movement

THE EQUINE ATHLETE

• discover what biomechanics is and what the study of biomechanics in horses is used for;
• know what triggers movement;
• learn more about the different phases of the movement cycle of a horse’s limbs;
• understand the anatomical and functional characteristics of each phase;
• find out about the biomechanical techniques and methods used for gait analysis; and
• know how these techniques can be applied in a clinical setting.