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; and
• how these techniques can be applied in a clinical setting.