Bones and joints have justifiably been regarded as the foundation of the horse's conformation and performance. However, there are more than 150 muscles in the horse's body, each with a role to play in the way the horse moves. This book aims to show how - and why - the muscles work, and how this knowledge can be put to good use in all aspects of horse care and riding.
Using her own careful anatomical drawings, Sara Wyche constructs a picture of the horse's musculoskeletal system. Each drawing is supported by explanatory text that 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, why the horse is sometime sunable to meet the strenuous demands that are so often placed upon him, and how good riding practice can help to avoid problems.
Riders, trainerss, 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.
Hardback.