This course aims to give readers a deeper understanding of equine biomechanics; it covers the following topics:

• What biomechanics is and what the study of biomechanics in horses is used for
• What brings about movement
• The different phases of the movement cycle of a horse’s limbs
• The anatomical and functional characteristics of each phase
• The biomechanical techniques and methods used for gait analysis
• How these techniques can be applied in a clinical setting