"No Hoof, No Horse" // Equine Biomechanics Breakdown w/ Dr. Hilary Clayton

You’ve probably heard the phrase “no hoof, no horse” but let’s breakdown the science behind the biomechanics of equine locomotion of the legs and the feet with one of the top leaders in equine biomechanics, Dr Hilary Clayton. Today, we'll talk about how the hoof and horse's limbs move and react to different types of footing. Learn what kind of footing is best to train in to give them an advantage in any riding discipline and keep them sound and comfortable for years to come!

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Dr. Hilary Clayton is one of those multi-talented individuals: rider, vet, author, researcher, and clinician Dr Clayton is known internationally for her ongoing contribution to the understanding of equine biomechanics particularly relating to performance and conditioning. Dr. Clayton’s targeted studies in bitting, saddle fit biometrics, kinematics and kinetics, and locomotion have provided valuable insight into the mechanics of equine sports, the interaction between rider and horse, and the effects of various rehabilitation techniques.

She has published seven books and more than 200 scientific articles on these topics. 

Learn more about Dr. Hilary's work here: https://thehorse.com/1author/hilary-m-clayton-bvms-phd/

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This episode was executive-produced by Maija Liisa Luttinger and Allie Watson Bayne. Special thanks to our editor and sound mixer, David Dalton of Driftwork Sound.

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