ABSTRACT

Effective horse trainers strive to improve the performance of their horses while preserving the integrity of the musculoskeletal apparatus. Biomechanics and Physical Training of the Horse supplies an anatomical and functional overview of the topic, enabling trainers to optimize the different exercises their horses undergo during training and compet

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Contents

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Preface

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About the author

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Acknowledgements

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Foreword

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Introduction

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Part 1: Muscle groups and their actions

chapter 1|11 pages

The forelimb

chapter 2|14 pages

The hindlimb

chapter 3|12 pages

The neck and trunk

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Part 2: Biomechanical analysis of longitudinal movements

chapter 4|10 pages

Lowering of the neck

chapter 5|9 pages

Biomechanics of rein-back

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Part 3: Biomechanical analysis of lateral movements

chapter 6|9 pages

The forelimbs

chapter 7|8 pages

The hindlimbs

chapter 8|9 pages

The vertebral column and trunk muscles

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Part 4: Biomechanical analysis of jumping