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The Horse Geeks Podcast – Where we look at horses and riding from the inside out
Topic: Review of research paper regarding muscle fiber types – relating the function of muscles through types to specific areas of the horse’s body. This helps us understand where the primary work of locomotion and postural stability are meant to happen.
Paper Title: Muscle fibre type distribution of the thoracolumbar and hindlimb regions of horses: relating fibre type and functional role by: Heli K Hyytiainen, Anna K Mykkanen, Anna K Hielm-Bjorkman, Narelle C Stubbs and Catherine M McGowan.
Guest: Deb Romero, certified Alexander Technique Instructor
www.optimalposture.org
Host: Kirsten Nelsen, professional horse trainer
Developer of Training for Optimal Balance
www.kirstennelsen.com