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19 lut 2021 · Understanding the anatomy of the head and neck gives the rider, coach or therapist the knowledge to train effectively, sensitively and with the best interest of the horse at heart. This blog looks at the basic anatomy that all riders and trainers need to appreciate and understand.
A horse's neck is a complex structure with more than 100 muscles and seven cervical vertebrae. These seven cervical vertebrae connect to form an S-shape from the nape of the neck to the withers. The top two are shaped slightly differently from the rest and help move and support the head.
20 lip 2024 · In part 1, we look at probably the most common anatomical misconception - the position of the horse’s neck vertebrae, how its position helps the horse function and the impact it has on the way we ride and train the horse.
12 gru 2022 · The neck of most animals consists of 7 vertebrae and the horse anatomy is no different. The cervical (neck) vertebral column connects the base of the skull at the occiput, to the first thoracic vertebra, and thus the beginning of the ribcage.
8 cze 2016 · Neck and back motion and coordination are very different according to the gait and movement that are being performed and there is a need for better knowledge of the nature and amplitude of in vivo equine vertebral mobility.
28 paź 2017 · The neck. The skeleton of the horse’s neck consists of seven cervical vertebrae (Fig. 2.3), the first of which is the atlas (Fig. 2.4) and the second the axis (Fig. 2.5). The long strong ligament of the neck, the nuchal ligament (Fig. 2.7), is attached to the axis.
4 mar 2021 · Whether you know about the name of the muscles or not, lift from the base of the neck, underneath in front of the chest is what we need to be looking for in our horses when striving for true self carriage and healthy posture.
