Horse S Muscles In Motion

Author : Sara Wyche
Publisher : The Crowood Press
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2022-06-28
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9780719840876

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Horse's Muscles in Motion by Sara Wyche Pdf

New in paperback for 2022, this book aims to show how – and why- the horses muscles work and explains how this knowledge can be put to good use in all aspects of horse care and riding. With careful anatomical drawings supported by explanatory text, Sara Wyche 'dissects' the horse's musculoskeletal system and describes how the various muscles work together with bones, joints, ligaments and nerves to produce movement. Throughout, there are valuable insights into how man's use of the horse can adversely affect this movement, how good riding practice can help to avoid problems, and why the horse is sometimes unable to meet the strenuous demands that are so often placed upon him. Riders, trainers, saddle-fitters – all who have an interest in the way the horse moves – will find this book to be a fascinating exploration of the horse's musculoskeletal system. More than this, it is an important guide to understanding exactly what it is they ask of the horse and, therefore, an aid to improving the horse's performance.

Author : Sarah Pilliner,Samantha Elmhurst,Zoe Davies
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-07
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118702369

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The Horse in Motion by Sarah Pilliner,Samantha Elmhurst,Zoe Davies Pdf

We all want our horses to be able to perform to the best of theirability and we know that an effective training regime has manyfacets. The horse must be worked correctly, fed a balanced ration,mentally and physically healthy and well looked after. This bookexamines a further aspect of the horse’s performance: it isdesigned to help all horse owners and riders to understand how ahorse moves and how its anatomy helps, or hinders, thehorse’s athletic ability. First, the book uses sequences of photographs and detailedanatomical drawings to show the systems of support and movement ateach phase of each of the horse’s gaits. The walk, trot,canter, gallop and jump are all examined, and the effect of therider on the horse evaluated so that the rider can take appropriateaction to avoid hindering the horse. Tips are provided throughouton ways in which the horse’s life can be made easier, such assaddle fitting, warming up and cooling down procedures.

Author : Lowes D. Luard
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2012-07-06
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780486145365

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The Anatomy and Action of the Horse by Lowes D. Luard Pdf

"[The author] is unequalled among living painters in the representation of animals. Excellent anatomical drawings." — New Statesman and Nation "Unusual in conception, originality, style and interest . . . a treasure for the horseman's library." — The Times (London) Literary Supplement This easy-to-read text explains the horse as a machine designed for movement. Using different colors in his drawings, the author not only describes with clarity the horse's skeleton and the functions of various muscles, but also creates images that have the power to suggest movement and stress. More than 75 illustrations include accurate diagrams and color illustrations fo the horse's anatomy, as well as meticulously rendered sketches of the entire animal. Of value to students and teachers of art, this book will also appeal to horse lovers who want a deeper understanding — without having to examine the anatomical complexities of the subject — of why this animal is capable of moving with such grace and speed.

Author : Ava Frick
Publisher : Globe Pequot
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Horses
ISBN : 1599211254

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Fitness in Motion by Ava Frick Pdf

Combining stretching exercises and massage therapy, painmanagement specialist Dr. Ava Frick teaches horse ownersto understand muscle tone and overall equine health. Hernew book is divided into chapters focusing on each partof the horse's body: The Head, the Neck, the Shoulder andFront Legs, the Belly and Back, and the Hindquarters ......

Author : Gillian Higgins,Stephanie Martin
Publisher : David & Charles
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-04-01
Category : Pets
ISBN : 144630096X

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Horse Anatomy for Performance by Gillian Higgins,Stephanie Martin Pdf

Examine the anatomy of a horse from an entirely different perspective. This intriguing and original explanation of the 11 internal body systems of horses shows them painted on the outside to describe everything on the inside. The horse is a highly sophisticated living organism so to enable him to reach his full athletic performance and give him a happy, healthy quality of life it is vital to understand both his capabilities and limitations within the context of his structure and function. Gillian Higgins turns her trademark technique of painting internal diagrams directly onto live horses to show how all the systems work, and work together, to influence performance and reduce the risk of injury. Divided into 12 chapters, Horse Anatomy for Performance combines high quality photographs and intricate paintings with top tips and fascinating facts to provide a practical and useful guide to horse anatomy. Visually appealing, original and easily understandable, the book explains how anatomy influences the way we manage, ride and train our horses. This book is a sequel to How Your Horse Moves by Gillian Higgins; together the books provide a comprehensive guide to horse anatomy in action "Finally a book where you can learn how your horse ticks - inside out - and it is easy to understand and fun to read. A must for every serious equestrian." --Dr W. Bechtolsheimer

Author : Jacob Davis Babcock Stillman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1882
Category : Animal locomotion
ISBN : WISC:89086127057

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The Horse in Motion as Shown by Instantaneous Photography by Jacob Davis Babcock Stillman Pdf

Author : Jec Aristotle Ballou
Publisher : Trafalgar Square Books
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-04
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781570769054

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55 Corrective Exercises for Horses by Jec Aristotle Ballou Pdf

A highly illustrated guide to simple yet effective methods for keeping horses sound, healthy, and performing their best. Over time, horses (like people) acquire postural habits, compensate for soreness and injury, and develop poor movement patterns. This limits performance ability, causes unsoundness and health issues, and ultimately undermines the horse's overall well–being. Jec Aristotle Ballou has made a name for herself advocating for the horse and providing sensible instruction in his schooling, conditioning, and care. Her bestselling books and popular clinics are designed to enable any horse person to correctly apply proven principles that bring measurable progress while avoiding boredom and confusion. In her latest collection of mounted and unmounted corrective exercises, Ballou demonstrates how we can actively work to improve the horse's posture and movement, whether he is: An active performance or pleasure mount. An aging or older horse that benefits from gentle exercise. A horse being rehabilitated following injury, illness, or lack of conditioning. Ballou's positive cross–training techniques are free of shortcuts, and her guidelines for analyzing the horse's posture and way of going help readers gain a new awareness of the equine body. Applicable for all disciplines and full of quality color photographs to explain the exercises, this is an integral collection that optimizes how the horse uses his body and helps ensure he stays sounder and healthier for more years of his life.

Author : Simon Cocozza
Publisher : Trafalgar Square Books
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-22
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781570769429

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Core Conditioning for Horses by Simon Cocozza Pdf

Gentle ways to improve the horse’s core fitness while relieving pain related to conditions such as kissing spine. Every equestrian wants to know: what is the difference between the horse that “dances” when you are on him, and the one that doesn’t? According to Visconte Simon Cocozza, Trainer and Examiner for the La Fédération Française d'Equitation (FFE), it all comes down to the horse’s posture. The horse’s ability to use the powerful mechanisms already built into his body relies not upon the strength we can see on the outside but the strength on the inside. This invisible and complex arrangement of internal “core” muscles control the horse’s posture, suppleness, and agility. Their good condition is the key to the dance. Equine core muscles are very difficult to isolate with the traditional training techniques common to horse sports. However, by examining what we do with the human body when faced with a weak core, we can find new methods for conditioning these areas of the equine body. Cocozza has taken principles of the human practice of yoga and used them to develop novel ways of reaching deep within the horse’s body and: Gently “unlock” areas that may be a little “rusty.” Improve core fitness. And even relieve pain related to conditions such as kissing spine. In this highly illustrated book, he provides step-by-step instruction explaining easy mounted exercises that enhance the horse’s posture, and boost his confidence in his body and movement, making him easier to ride, and ultimately, the dance partner you’ve always imagined.

Author : T. S. Paterson
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781473356160

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Horse Locomotion - A Historical Article on the Mechanics of Equine Movement by T. S. Paterson Pdf

This text contains a historical article on the mechanics of equine movement and locomotion. Complete with interesting, practicable information and a wealth of useful tips, this timeless text will appeal to the modern equestrian or veterinarian. It will make for a great addition to collections of equestrian literature. The chapters of this book include; 'The Horse's Mind', 'The Horse's Movement', 'The Paces of a Horse', 'The Trot', 'The Walk', 'The Canter', and 'The Gallop'. Many antique books such as this are becoming increasingly hard to come by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are proudly republishing this book, now complete with a new introduction on the breeding and anatomy of horses.

Author : Eadweard Muybridge,Jacob Davis Babcock Stillman
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783385483279

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The Horse in Motion by Eadweard Muybridge,Jacob Davis Babcock Stillman Pdf

Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.

Author : Susan E. Harris
Publisher : Souvenir Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-01
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9780285644021

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Horse Gaits, Balance, and Movement by Susan E. Harris Pdf

Based on decades of practical experience, as well as classic horsemanship theory, this book will teach anyone (from novices to experienced riders) the essentials of a horse's structure, natural balance and way of moving. Horses may be born to move but not all move equally well, and how a horse moves has an impact on how you ride. With over 300 colour drawings, Susan Harris illustrates exactly how horses move, and common movement problems, how a rider in the saddle can affect movement and can help anyone to become a more accomplished rider (and helps the horse's health). All horses - whether a dressage horse or a hunter - have the same anatomy, locomotion and nature. Understanding horse movement makes training, and riding, simpler and less frustrating for both horse and rider, as well as helping the health of the horse. Horse Gaits is an exhaustive guide to: - How balance and conformation affect movement - Flexion, bending and lateral movements - The impact of shoeing and riding on movement - Practical tips to improve your horse's movement

Author : Gabriele Rachen-Schoneich,Klaus Schoneich
Publisher : Trafalgar Square Books
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-05
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781646011001

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Straightening the Crooked Horse by Gabriele Rachen-Schoneich,Klaus Schoneich Pdf

It is well known that the horse naturally carries more weight on his forehand than on his hindquarters. This forward center of gravity, combined with an often unrecognized, inborn crookedness from poll to tail, can greatly inhibit training and ultimately affect the horse's physical soundness and willingness to perform. In fact, Gabriele Rachen-Schoneich and Klaus Schoneich attribute 95 percent of all locomotive problems, in both sport and leisure horses, to this inherent crookedness. For over 25 years, Rachen-Schoneich and Schoneich—along with expert riders, trainers, veterinarians, and other specialists—have concentrated specifically on this theory at their international training center in Germany. There they have worked with—and successfully "cured" through appropriate gymnastic training—more than 4,000 horses with straightness problems related to: incorrect or insufficient training; bad riding; veterinary misdiagnosis; poorly fit tack and equipment, and other causes. Now, the couple describe their techniques, not only for addressing the symptoms of crookedness in an already schooled horse, but also for dealing with the "innate problem" in unbroken youngsters. Readers learn how using groundwork with green horses can "straighten" them and increase their "carrying power" before they are backed. You'll see how, with sufficient attention to gymnastic training on the longe and in hand, the eventual transition to work under saddle can be handled smoothly, easily, and without ever sacrificing correct locomotion.

Author : Gail Williams,Alexa McKenna
Publisher : The Crowood Press
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-31
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9781908809681

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Horse Movement by Gail Williams,Alexa McKenna Pdf

Anatomy, particularly functional anatomy, is a vital and dynamic subject, an appreciation of which leads not only to superior husbandry and welfare, but also to a better understanding of the anatomical challenges associated with riding, training, overtraining, injury and rehabilitation. Using Alexa McKenna's fabulous illustrations, this book shows the correlation of the skeleton, muscular system and locomotion, providing a clear insight into the functional and dysfunctional horse. It also addresses the largely misunderstood concept of 'perfect conformation' and looks at the effect on function of the rider and tack, using cutting-edge diagnostic techniques such as thermal imaging and gait analysis. Again with the emphasis on the visual, readers will be able to appreciate how muscles function in differing athletic disciplines by analysing the heat generated in musculoskeletal structures after exercise. This will also highlight the importance of post-competition recovery. The book concludes with a range of useful techniques to improve the function of any horse, including stretches, taping, wrapping and other proprioceptive techniques to increase balance, flexibility, awareness and posture.

Author : Jec Aristotle Ballou
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2009-12-09
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781603426695

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Equine Fitness by Jec Aristotle Ballou Pdf

Get your horse in shape and maintain his overall fitness, regardless of his age or abilities. Equine Fitness will have your horse looking and feeling his best with a series of fun exercise routines specifically designed to enhance his strength, stamina, and agility. Clear step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations make the exercises easy to follow, and the book includes a handy set of pocket-sized cards that you can use in the ring. Jec Ballou’s simple conditioning program promises lasting results for healthy horses and satisfied riders.

Author : Sarah Pilliner,Samantha Elmhurst,Zoe Davies
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2009-02-12
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781405147484

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The Horse in Motion by Sarah Pilliner,Samantha Elmhurst,Zoe Davies Pdf

We all want our horses to be able to perform to the best of their ability and we know that an effective training regime has many facets. The horse must be worked correctly, fed a balanced ration, mentally and physically healthy and well looked after. This book examines a further aspect of the horse’s performance: it is designed to help all horse owners and riders to understand how a horse moves and how its anatomy helps, or hinders, the horse’s athletic ability. First, the book uses sequences of photographs and detailed anatomical drawings to show the systems of support and movement at each phase of each of the horse’s gaits. The walk, trot, canter, gallop and jump are all examined, and the effect of the rider on the horse evaluated so that the rider can take appropriate action to avoid hindering the horse. Tips are provided throughout on ways in which the horse’s life can be made easier, such as saddle fitting, warming up and cooling down procedures.