Season 3 · Episode 40
Improving Rider Fluidity with a Gymnastic Ball.
Conversations in Equine Science
October 7, 202230m 27s
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Show Notes
This week Nancy and Kate discuss a 2021 paper that found a positive correlation between pelvic/hip flexibility (while using a balance ball) and horse-rider interactions of quality and harmony.
Research Reference:
Uldahl M, Christensen JW, Clayton HM. Relationships between the Rider’s Pelvic Mobility and Balance on a Gymnastic Ball with Equestrian Skills and Effects on Horse Welfare. Animals. 2021; 11(2):453.