The horse’s walk may seem simple, but it’s a biomechanical masterpiece. This foundational gait reveals how balance, rhythm, and muscular coordination support performance, soundness, and rehabilitation. Understanding the walk is the first step toward unlocking a horse’s movement potential.

Equine biomechanics explores how the horse’s muscles, skeleton, and balance interact to create efficient, injury-free movement. By applying biomechanical principles to training, riders can improve performance, build strength and suppleness, and support the horse’s long-term soundness and comfort.