The horse’s back plays a central role in almost every aspect of equine biomechanics. The interactions between muscles of the neck, back, trunk and pelvis play a crucial role in making horses the superb athletes that they are. In this course you will learn about:

• The various functions of the horse’s back
• Which muscles, ligaments and fascia move and stabilise the spine
• How posture affects movement of the back and the horse as a whole
• Which muscles groups are important for sustainably carrying a rider’s weight