Comparative analyses of rider position according to skill levels during walk and trot in Jeju horse.
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the rider position at walk and trot as a function of rider skill level by analyzing joint angles. Participants included three advanced riders and six beginners, and training was conducted for one hour, twice a week for 24 weeks. In the walk stage of the beginners' group, the elbows and shoulders sustained postures comparable to those of the advanced riders group; the trunk tilted forwards at first, but later it tilted slightly behind the vertical. The knee, ankle, and left-right angle kept stable postures after 12 weeks of training (p<.05). The front-rear (FR) angle of the beginners group improved during training, but it was still lower than the advanced riders group after 24 weeks of training (p<.05). At trot, while the knee angle measurement of the beginners' group was similar to the advanced riders, the ankle joint sustained a forward point posture. The ankle joint maintained dorsiflexion posture with 83.9°±5.3 in the advanced riders group, while the beginners group had plantar flexion posture with 98.7°±6.0. This study suggested that the correlation between the joint and body segment angles could be an important indicator in the evaluation of rider proficiency.
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Publication Date: 2010-08-30 PubMed ID: 20800913DOI: 10.1016/j.humov.2010.05.010Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research study investigates differences in riding position between experienced and novice riders of Jeju horses, focusing on last joint angles during walk and trot movements. The research proposes that specific joint and body segment angles could be useful indicators of rider skill level.
Research Objective
- The primary aim of the study was to understand the role of rider skill level on the positioning during riding a Jeju horse, particularly walking and trotting. The researchers compiled data on the angles of certain joints during these movements to establish potential patterns.
Participants and Procedure
- Nine participants were included in the study, consisting of three experienced riders and six beginners. Participants underwent riding training for an hour, twice a week for a duration of 24 weeks.
Findings: Walking Phase
- For the beginners’ group during the walk phase, the joint angles at the elbow and shoulder remained relatively similar to those of the advanced riders.
- Initially, beginners’ trunk leaned forward before adjusting to a slight back tilt.
- After 12 weeks of training, the angles at the knee, ankle, and left-right remained stable in beginners.
- The front-rear angle improved within the beginners group during training, although it was still less than the advanced group after 24 weeks.
Findings: Trotting Phase
- During trotting, the knee angle measurements of the beginners closely matched those of the experienced riders.
- The ankle joint in beginners adopted a forward point position, contrasting with the dorsiflexion posture (83.9°±5.3) of the experienced group. The ankle angles for beginners were recorded as having a plantar flexion posture of 98.7°±6.0.
Significance of the Study
- The research proposed a noteworthy relationship between certain joint and body segment angles, suggesting that they could serve as indicators of rider proficiency. These findings could have practical implications for training and assessment strategies in horse riding.
Cite This Article
APA
Kang OD, Ryu YC, Ryew CC, Oh WY, Lee CE, Kang MS.
(2010).
Comparative analyses of rider position according to skill levels during walk and trot in Jeju horse.
Hum Mov Sci, 29(6), 956-963.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.humov.2010.05.010 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Division of Biotechnology, Jeju National University, Jeju 690-756, South Korea.
MeSH Terms
- Adult
- Animals
- Ankle Joint / physiology
- Biomechanical Phenomena
- Body Size
- China
- Clothing
- Gait / physiology
- Horses / physiology
- Humans
- Learning / physiology
- Posture
- Protective Clothing
- Range of Motion, Articular / physiology
- Running / physiology
- Walking / physiology
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