Equine Biomechanics Course: Mastering Horse Movement
The Equine Biomechanics Course: Mastering Horse Movement, created by Lisa Haldane, delves into the mechanics of how horses move, focusing on the relationship between their skeletal and muscular systems to enhance performance and prevent injury. Participants learn to analyze gait, posture, and balance, applying this knowledge to improve riding techniques, training methods, and overall equine health. By mastering the principles of equine movement, students can optimize their horse’s efficiency and comfort, leading to better performance outcomes and longevity.
Biomechanics is the science of the movement of a living body, including how muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments work together to move.
Required Books
- Horse Gaits, Balance, and Movement by Susan Harris, 2016
- The Horse’s Muscles in Motion by Sara Wyche, 2014
Susan Harris’s book Horse Gaits, Balance, and Movement is available on Amazon in ebook format.
Good luck and have fun! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at courses@mastersonmethod.com.
Course Syllabus
Basic Biomechanics Courses SyllabusCourse Instructor
Section 1 – Laying the Foundation for Understanding Movement
Section 1: Biomechanics Introduction
Introduction
Section 1: Biomechanics Reading Assignment
Reading Assignment
Section 1: Biomechanics Discussion
Biomechanics Section 1 Discussion
Section 1: Biomechanics Learning Activity
Learning Activity
Section 1: Biomechanics Quiz
Quiz
Section 2 – Understanding the Gaits
Section 2: Biomechanics Introduction
Introduction
Section 2: Biomechanics Reading Assignment
Reading Assignment
Section 2: Biomechanics Discussion
Section 2 discussion
Section 2: Biomechanics Learning Activity
Learning Activity
Section 2: Biomechanics Quiz
Quiz
Section 3 – Muscles and Movement
Section 3: Biomechanics Introduction
Introduction
Section 3: Biomechanics Reading Assignment
Reading Assignment
Section 3: Biomechanics Discussion
Biomechanics Discussion
Section 3: Biomechanics Learning Activity
Learning Activity
Section 3: Biomechanics Quiz
Quiz
Section 4 – Recognizing Limitations in Movement
Section 4: Biomechanics Introduction
Introduction
Section 4: Biomechanics Reading Assignment
Reading Assignment
Section 4: Biomechanics Discussion
Discussion
Section 4: Biomechanics Learning Activity
Learning Activity
Section 4: Biomechanics Quiz
Quiz
Section 5 – Rider Effects on Movement
Section 5: Biomechanics Introduction
Introduction
Section 5: Biomechanics Reading Assignment
Reading Assignment
Section 5: Biomechanics Discussion
Discussion
Section 5: Biomechanics Learning Activity
Learning Activity
Section 5: Biomechanics Quiz
Quiz