Contribution of the forelimbs and hindlimbs of the horse to mechanical energy changes in jumping

M.F. Bobbert, S. Santamaria

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    Abstract

    The purpose of the present study was to gain more insight into the contribution of the forelimbs and hindlimbs of the horse to energy changes during the push-off for a jump. For this purpose, we collected kinematic data at 240 Hz from 23 5-year-old Warmbloods (average mass: 595 kg) performing free jumps over a 1.15 m high fence. From these data, we calculated the changes in mechanical energy and the changes in limb length and joint angles. The force carried by the forelimbs and the amount of energy stored was estimated from the distance between elbow and hoof, assuming that this part of the leg behaved as a linear spring. During the forelimb push, the total energy first decreased by 3.2 J kg
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)249-60
    JournalJournal of Experimental Biology
    Volume208
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2005

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