Equine Insights: The Trunk – How to Better Understand your Horses Back Biomechanics
Posted by Dr. Hilary Clayton on 27th Jul 2023
Each part of the locomotor
apparatus plays a distinct and different role in locomotion. The horse’s trunk
is the central part that unites and coordinates the haunches with the forehand.
In addition to transmitting propulsion forward from the hind limbs, the trunk
supports the body organs and carries the rider’s weight. In my previous post,
we looked at how the different body parts work together to produce the horse’s
extraordinary athletic prowess.Diving into the
biomechanics of a horse a
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Equine Insights: The Big Picture
Posted by Dr. Hilary Clayton on 15th Jul 2023
Winston Churchill said,
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of
a man.”While appreciating the
outer beauty of horses, I’ve always been fascinated by what’s on the inside,
and, having studied athletic horses for almost 50 years as a veterinarian,
researcher, and rider, I’ve learned that the inside of a horse is a marvel of
structural and functional design that has produced an extraordinary athlete. In
this blog, I’ll share some insights about the ath
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Equine Insights: Meet Dr. Hilary Clayton
Posted by Achieve Equine on 10th Jul 2023
For almost 50 years Dr. Hilary M. Clayton has performed innovative
research in the areas of equine biomechanics, lameness, rehabilitation, athletic
conditioning, and the interaction between rider, tack and horse. She has published
7 books and numerous papers in scientific journals and articles in equestrian
publications on these topics. Since retiring from academia in 2014, she has continued
to perform collaborative research with colleagues from around the world and to
provide educational
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