Exploring safety factors, spatial balance and the mechanical limits of individual variation Introduction: The missing question in hoof balance We
How Much Hoof Imbalance Can the Flexor Apparatus Tolerate? Read Post »
A Critical Narrative Review Abstract The recently proposed Low Flexor Constraint Phenotype (LFCP) suggests that intrinsic variation within the flexor
A theoretical biomechanical hypothesis Abstract Broken-back hoof-pastern axis (BBHPA) is commonly associated with low palmar angle, caudal hoof collapse and
The modern debate surrounding “toe levers” within equine hoof care has become increasingly polarised. A particular rehabilitation-oriented school of thought
The primary mechanical role of the suspensory ligament is to resist excessive fetlock extension during stance. From a farriery perspective,
Palmar angle describes the orientation of the solar margin of the distal phalanx relative to the ground in the standing
Hoof Capsule Distortion: A Simple Mechanical Explanation Image credit: The Hoof Architect In response to the brilliant article from the
Mechanical, Neuromotor, and Autonomic Pathways of Influence Abstract The horse–rider relationship is often analysed through behavioural, training, or isolated biomechanical
The Horse–Rider Dyad as a Coupled Biotensegrity System Read Post »
How a horse lands is recognised as a factor in lameness and predisposition to pathology, such as side bone or
The orientation of the distal phalanx (P3, or coffin bone) within the hoof capsule is a central parameter in equine
Measuring palmar/plantar angle from external references – What methods are accurate? Read Post »
Does rotation exist and what causes it? There is a fierce debate on social media about laminitis. The arguments have
The effects of posture on equine musculoskeletal health have been recognised subjectively and visually and are now becoming quantified through
