UK biomechanical analyst Russell Guire uses high-speed cameras 20 times faster than the human eye to objectively quantify horse behavior. (more…)
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Science: ‘Horse & rider enter state of co-being’
That’s the headline from a Discovery article about a new study on the unique connection we experience while interacting with horses. (more…)
40 Years Later: Can science explain Secretariat’s epic win in the ’73 Belmont?
Lorraine Jackson examines a genetic theory called thoroughbred racing’s “X factor” that results in a larger-than-average heart. (more…)
Horses & Science: Eye spy
In jumping, we hear a lot about having a “good eye” and an ability to “see distances.” But what does that mean, really? A new study tracks the eye movements of elite riders to give us insight into what makes them successful. (more…)