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Journal of exercise rehabilitation2016; 12(1); 60-65; doi: 10.12965/jer.160278

Motor ability of forelimb both on- and off-riding during walk and trot cadence of horse.

Abstract: The aim of this study was to investigate the motor ability of forelimb according to on- or off-riding during cadences (walk and trot) of horse. Horses and rider selected as subject consisted of total 37 heads of Jeju native horse and 1 female rider. The variables analyzed composed of 1 stride length, 1 step length, elapsed time of stance, elapsed time of swing, elapsed time of 1 step, and forward velocity (x-axis). Two-way analysis of variance of variables was employed for the statistical analysis with the level of significance set at 5% (P<0.05). Trot cadence showed significant difference with the faster and shorter during trot than that of walk in velocity and elapsed time. When analyzed interaction effect in stance and swing phase, the locomotion showed the shorter elapsed time in trot than that of walk, but more delayed in case of on-riding during stance phase, whereas the case of on-riding showed with the shorter during swing phase than that of the case of off-riding These result of horse's analysis meant that there was very close relation among variables of rider's weight-velocity-stride length-stride elapsed time. Next study will be necessary to analyze cadence variables added both stride length and rider's weight for riding activity and rehabilitation during horse riding using Jeju native horse.
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Publication Date: 2016-02-01 PubMed ID: 26933662PubMed Central: PMC4771155DOI: 10.12965/jer.160278Google Scholar: Lookup
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This study was aimed at observing the effect of a rider on a horse’s stride length, step length, and velocity during different cadences. The researchers used 37 Jeju native horses and a female rider for this study. Differences were noted in the horse’s movements when trotting versus walking, and with the rider on versus off. The study’s results highlighted the need for further research into stride length and rider’s weight as variables in horse riding activity and rehabilitation.

Research Design and Methodology

  • The researchers chose 37 Jeju native horses, known for their sturdy build and endurance, as their subjects. These were paired with a single female rider. The study’s design was created to understand the dynamics of horse locomotion both with and without a rider.
  • The variables considered in this study included stride length, step length, velocity, time taken during several phases of horse motion – including the stance (when the horse’s foot is on the ground) and swing (when the horse’s foot is off the ground) phases – and the total time taken for one full step.
  • A two-way analysis of variance was employed for statistical analysis. This method allowed the researchers to understand the effect of two different factors (the presence of a rider and the horse’s cadence) on the horse’s locomotive abilities.

Findings and Their Significance

  • Significant differences were noticed in the horse’s movements when trotting versus walking. Velocity and stride intervals were faster and shorter during the trotting phase.
  • When the horse was ridden, the time taken during the stance phase was delayed, while the swing phase was shorter. This means that the horse’s foot was on the ground for a longer time and off the ground for a shorter time while a rider was aboard.
  • The significant interaction effect between the rider’s presence and the horse’s cadence on stride length, velocity, and stride time demonstrated the close relationship among them. The weight of the rider, it showed, has an influence on the horse’s motor abilities.

Future Research

  • The findings of this study called for further research on the effect of stride length and the rider’s weight on horse riding and rehabilitation. The researchers suggested that an in-depth analysis of these factors would be beneficial for designing effective horse riding activities, focusing on both the health of the horse and the safety and effectiveness of the rider.

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Hyun SH, Ryew CC. (2016). Motor ability of forelimb both on- and off-riding during walk and trot cadence of horse. J Exerc Rehabil, 12(1), 60-65. https://doi.org/10.12965/jer.160278

Publication

Journal of exercise rehabilitation
ISSN: 2288-176X
NlmUniqueID: 101615171
Country: Korea (South)
Language: English
Volume: 12
Issue: 1
Pages: 60-65

Researcher Affiliations

Hyun, Seung-Hyun
  • Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Exercise and Sports Science, College of Natural Science, Jeju National University, Jeju, Korea.
Ryew, Che-Cheong
  • Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Exercise and Sports Science, College of Natural Science, Jeju National University, Jeju, Korea.

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