The Translation of Movement From the Equine to Rider With Relevance for Hippotherapy

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“…However, in racing, a jockey may signal desired alterations to their horse's biomechanical output by shifting their COM; "rider urging" has been linked to reduced stride length and increased stride frequency [20]. Adjustments to jockey position may additionally influence the patterns and symmetry of horses' movement, as has been documented in other disciplines [21][22][23].…”

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“…However, in racing, a jockey may signal desired alterations to their horse's biomechanical output by shifting their COM; "rider urging" has been linked to reduced stride length and increased stride frequency [20]. Adjustments to jockey position may additionally influence the patterns and symmetry of horses' movement, as has been documented in other disciplines [21][22][23].…”