Wendy this is FABULOUS! Could I please share with my students? My pony clubbers don't seem to understand the biomechanics the way I was trying to explain it, and this is perfect!
This is a GREAT demo for horse lovers, thank you! One thing not mentioned here (too big a topic to include everything in one video, I know!) is that so often horses have tight traps, rhomboids, and other opposing muscles that will (if tight and/or with fascial restrictions), interfere with the ability of the serratus ventralis and pecs to do their job of lifting (as described so well in this video). These opposing muscles can be tight/restricted for lots of reasons, some mentioned in video. (Also saddle fit, past injuries and patterns, natural dominant/weaker sidedness, etc.) All of this to say, that in addition to the VERY important issue of proper training and muscle development, BODYWORK is ALSO very useful to allow it all to work as it's meant to! This whole picture of the ribcage balance and movement is always a big part of my focus in the bodywork sessions I do for my own clients.
Transversal roation!! Thanks for putting it in laymans terms, Wendy! I have shared the same information from jean luc cornille but this was a GREAT visual.
Wendy is it OK to include a link to this You Tube on my webpage. Your demonstration helps show what I try to tell people but their eyes glaze over. I agree with you that it is SO IMPORTANT for people to understand for the benefit of our horses health and soundness. Thanks for posting this!!
Dr Hilary Clayton's book "Activate Your Horse's Core" has some great exercises you can do with your horse to make sure he is using himself well and to strengthen him.
@@wendymurdoch-eqHI there! I am tempted to get the book to see how the exercises compare with my classical French training. The title talks of "the core" however I just wanted to ask do theses exercises in this book associate the sling muscles with the core? As you mentioned the serratus ventralis and pecs need strengthening and most people associate "core" with the various layers of abdominal muscles ( I am also a yoga teacher so this is how a lot of people think). I would like to understand if I was to invest in said book, would it focus on those sling muscles you mention as well as the "core"?? Thanks hope that makes sense! Demelza
@@wendymurdoch-eq hi thank you I had a look and cant seem to find any for sale unless they are £60 plus. Is there anywhere else I could purchase thank yoy
Wendy this is FABULOUS! Could I please share with my students? My pony clubbers don't seem to understand the biomechanics the way I was trying to explain it, and this is perfect!
This is a GREAT demo for horse lovers, thank you! One thing not mentioned here (too big a topic to include everything in one video, I know!) is that so often horses have tight traps, rhomboids, and other opposing muscles that will (if tight and/or with fascial restrictions), interfere with the ability of the serratus ventralis and pecs to do their job of lifting (as described so well in this video). These opposing muscles can be tight/restricted for lots of reasons, some mentioned in video. (Also saddle fit, past injuries and patterns, natural dominant/weaker sidedness, etc.) All of this to say, that in addition to the VERY important issue of proper training and muscle development, BODYWORK is ALSO very useful to allow it all to work as it's meant to! This whole picture of the ribcage balance and movement is always a big part of my focus in the bodywork sessions I do for my own clients.
Absolutely!
Transversal roation!! Thanks for putting it in laymans terms, Wendy! I have shared the same information from jean luc cornille but this was a GREAT visual.
Hopefully once the horse skeleton is a back together I can do more videos like this. :)
@@wendymurdoch-eq Did you managed to get those skeletons
?
@@heikeu1930 we have sent him off to be 3D scanned so we can make more!
@@wendymurdoch-eq yeah, great! I hope you tell the world (or just us) when it is ready to purchase :)
This is a great explanation! Thank you!
This is a great demonstration, would you mind if shared this with my students please?
As long as you give me credit, it's no problem. :)
excellent description, thank you!
Thank you Wendy!
Waw, thank you so much for this clear explanation!
Wendy is it OK to include a link to this You Tube on my webpage. Your demonstration helps show what I try to tell people but their eyes glaze over. I agree with you that it is SO IMPORTANT for people to understand for the benefit of our horses health and soundness. Thanks for posting this!!
Yes! Thanks for asking.
Please give examples of how to strengthen the correct muscles and loosen the shoulders blades
Dr Hilary Clayton's book "Activate Your Horse's Core" has some great exercises you can do with your horse to make sure he is using himself well and to strengthen him.
@@wendymurdoch-eq Wonderful! Thank you!
@@wendymurdoch-eqHI there! I am tempted to get the book to see how the exercises compare with my classical French training. The title talks of "the core" however I just wanted to ask do theses exercises in this book associate the sling muscles with the core? As you mentioned the serratus ventralis and pecs need strengthening and most people associate "core" with the various layers of abdominal muscles ( I am also a yoga teacher so this is how a lot of people think). I would like to understand if I was to invest in said book, would it focus on those sling muscles you mention as well as the "core"?? Thanks hope that makes sense! Demelza
@@diddz777 I suggest you read some reviews on the book.
Where do we find said horse skeleton and Ned? I need this for my students!!
We are working on bringing them to life! Stay tuned! :)
I'm also desperate for a fully articulated skeleton like this. Where could I find one?
Great video. What sort of exercises help this?
Dr. Hilary Clayton's book, "Activate Your Horse's Core" has lots of great exercises to keep your horse flexible and have him use the correct muscles.
@@wendymurdoch-eq hi thank you I had a look and cant seem to find any for sale unless they are £60 plus. Is there anywhere else I could purchase thank yoy
I have it on my website murdochmethod.com/shop/the-book-case/activate-your-horses-core/
Did you try Amazon?
Great video! can you say, where to get this sensational skeleton of the horse from?
From a friend. This skeleton is over 20 years old and apparently is no longer manufactured. I was lucky to acquire him!
Is there any info on where the horse skeleton is from?
He was "found" on a shelf at a friend's place. We know of no others. :(
@@surefootequine ah damn! Surely there is smart cookie out there who could make a killing making these!
Hi @murdochmethod. Am I allowed to translate this video into german via voiceover and reupload this with a link to your original?
Yes, thanks for asking.
Sry I reuploaded it to the correct channel: th-cam.com/video/Qgjt3M0e2RM/w-d-xo.html