Horse Geeks Episode 51: The Belly Does Not Lift The Back

The Horse Geeks Podcast - Where we look at horses and riding from the inside out



Topic: Review of research paper regarding muscle fiber types - relating the function of muscles through types to specific areas of the horse's body. This helps us understand where the primary work of locomotion and postural stability are meant to happen.



Paper Title: Muscle fibre type distribution of the thoracolumbar and hindlimb regions of horses: relating fibre type and functional role by: Heli K Hyytiainen, Anna K Mykkanen, Anna K Hielm-Bjorkman, Narelle C Stubbs and Catherine M McGowan.



Guest: Deb Romero, certified Alexander Technique Instructor



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Host: Kirsten Nelsen, professional horse trainer



Developer of Training for Optimal Balance



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