Abstract
The rider communicates with the horse on several levels, some of which can be measured mechanically. To date, most of these studies have involved using electronic pressure mats to measure pressure distribution on the horse’s back and strain gauge transducers to measure tension in the reins. The results are providing information that can be used to develop an understanding of the mechanics of the rider’s interaction with the horse.
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Clayton, H.M. (2011). The rider’s interaction with the horse. In: Applied equine nutrition and training. Wageningen Academic Publishers, Wageningen. https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-740-0_2
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