Tag Archives for stride length
A preliminary study investigating the effect of rug-wearing on measured stride length in horses
01/07/2025 by McTimoney Animal
in kinematic effects
Wearing rugs decreases horses’ walk stride length, indicating a potential effect on horses’ musculoskeletal system.
An investigation into the effect of increasing rider weight on the horses’ metacarpal, metacarpophalangeal, metatarsal, metatarsophalangeal joint flexions and stride length in walk and trot.
10/07/2024 by McTimoney Animal
in horse-rider interactions
The ethical weight bearing capacity of horses has been under scrutiny through equine professionals, veterinary surgeons, coaches, judges and riders for many years. Literature within this area is limited. The average weight of people in the UK is rising research…
An investigation into the effects of McTimoney chiropractic treatment on the stride parameters of the horse during trot
22/03/2012 by McTimoney Animal
in kinematic effects, treatment effects
Objective data on the impact of chiropractic treatment on equine locomotor function, Evidence that McTimoney treatment influences stride length and speed (forwardness) of the horse during trot
