Sarah Pilliner & Samantha Elmhurst 
The Horse in Motion [PDF ebook] 
The Anatomy and Physiology of Equine Locomotion

We all want our horses to be able to perform to the best of their
ability and we know that an effective training regime has many
facets. The horse must be worked correctly, fed a balanced ration,
mentally and physically healthy and well looked after. This book
examines a further aspect of the horse’s performance: it is
designed to help all horse owners and riders to understand how a
horse moves and how its anatomy helps, or hinders, the
horse’s athletic ability.

First, the book uses sequences of photographs and detailed
anatomical drawings to show the systems of support and movement at
each phase of each of the horse’s gaits. The walk, trot,
canter, gallop and jump are all examined, and the effect of the
rider on the horse evaluated so that the rider can take appropriate
action to avoid hindering the horse. Tips are provided throughout
on ways in which the horse’s life can be made easier, such as
saddle fitting, warming up and cooling down procedures.

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Part I: Anatomy and conformation; The head and neck; The chest and ribs; The forelimbs; The abdomen; The hind limbs; The back; Part II: Movement; Walk; Trot; Canter; Gallop; Collection; Lateral movements; Rein back; Jumping; Part III: Lameness and injuries; Sites of common lameness; Identification of the lame limb; Common lamenesses; Appendices: The points of the horse; The skeleton; Superficial muscles; Deep muscles; The stay apparatus; The tendons and ligaments; The circulation; The nervous system

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Sarah Pilliner has an unusual mixture of an academic background
combined with extensive practical knowledge. She is a former
lecturer in nutrition and exercise physiology and is the author of
Horse Nutrition and Feeding and Practical Feeding of
Horses and Ponies. She is also co-author of Horse and Stable
Management, Getting Horses Fit, and Equine Science,
Health and Performance. Sarah competes regularly in dressage,
showjumping and horse trials.

Samantha Elmhurst is a freelance illustrator with a mixed
background of art school training, scientific knowledge and
equestrianism. As well as being a regular contributor to various
equine magazines, her work can be seen in the more mainstream
veterinary publications for both pet owners and veterinary surgeons
and also medical titles. Samantha competes regularly in dressage
and showjumping.

Zoe Davies is a former lecturer in equine science, a consultant
equine nutritionist and an external examiner for higher education
courses for Edexcel. She has substantial experience in equine
management and training. She is the author of Care of the Horse
at Grass, and co-author with Sarah Pilliner of Getting
Horses Fit and Equine Science, Health and
Performance.