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In this blog, I will describe the horse’s chest and shoulder region focusing on how they differ from our own and the implications this has for locomotion and performance.Locomotion is defined for humans.People are bipedal – we walk on two legs with our bodies in an upright posture. During the transition to bipedal locomotion, the forelimbs evolved into arms and hands with opposable thumbs enabling us to perform tasks that require dexterity and fine motor coordination. We don’t use our ar …

Have you ever asked yourself, “how do I properly sit on my horse?”Today we’ll look at where we sit on the horse’s back and how the horse’s conformation affects our leg position.In previous blogs, I’ve explained how the vertebrae are joined together to form a bridge connecting the forelimbs and hind limbs that transmits forces and coordinates movements during locomotion. The vertebral column also forms part of the ribcage that protects the internal organs. The ribcage consists of the v …

The horse is an amazing animal. Anyone who competes on a horse is drawn to them through their essence and athleticism. Their anatomy and structure are equally as fascinating.The horse’s back is sometimes overlooked in its contribution to movement. Connecting his front end to his rear end, the back carries the rider while performing athletic feats to the best of his ability. As competition gets tougher and more competitive every day, looking at the whole horse is imperative to gain an edge.Unders …