Amazing Horses By: Hannah Waddle Horses are amazing animals. They are used for all sorts of things. They help with farm work; they can carry us places, and compete with us. Horses can be used for all sorts of sports. The Two main types of riding styles people use are English and western.
Over the years sports have become more popular which has led to an increase in ACL injuries. The ACL is considered to be the primary mechanical link between the femur and the tibia, so its mechanical properties are crucial to its function. The mechanical behavior of the ACL is complex, with variable tension among fiber bundles, variable modulus as a function of load level, viscoelastic effects such as creep, relaxation, strain-rate sensitivity, etc., which are discussed elsewhere. Here, the ultimate
Horses are very important because of their physical attributes that allows them to perform the militaristic duties. The horses were the perfect match for military chariots. Their strength and fat allows them to pull these chariots great lengths and speed over large periods of time. These horses made the best military-type animals just like how the Indians would later use elephants in their armies. The horse also made great peace-keeping animals.
The movement pattern of running will be studied, as well as the gait cycle, the activation of muscles and their use, and even how elite runners can differ from average runners in their foot strike pattern. The lower body will be the main focus in this analysis, looking at how it plays a role in this very popular and widely used human movement activity. Literature Review: Running has exploded in popularity in recent years, which has led to a dramatic rise in gait analysis. Most studies tend to focus on foot function, but when factoring in the gait as well as proper movement and biomechanics, you can end up with a very effective performance enhancer. (Kasmer, 2013) Putting a focus on foot function within running has been fairly successful in helping to reduce pain and increase comfort, which tends to be popularly done with the use of orthotics, or by simply correcting or enhancing footwear.
It is essential for long distance runners to have high muscular endurance so they can compete in races such as the marathon. To test muscular endurance you could do the abdominal curl test, this test requires the participant to perform sit ups in time with a recorded sequence of beeps. The test is complete when the participant can no longer keep up with the recording. Cardio Vascular Endurance Cardiovascular endurance is the ability of the heart to provide oxygen to the heart during long periods of exercise. Cardiovascular endurance is important because you heart controls the oxygen flow to your muscles directly affecting performance The type of athlete that requires good cardiovascular endurance is similar to muscular endurance; an example would be a footballer.
Challenging activities on the horse improve the child’s balance, muscle control, coordination, and posture. The horse serves as a motivator and children benefit in many areas including self-esteem, self-confidence, emotional stability, and self- image. This paper also looks at the other applications of horse therapy, including therapy for veterans, elders, foster care children and children with heart disease. This paper discusses the limitations in the studies that have been done, and the reasons that horse therapy is not yet a mainstream treatment. Despite some limitations in the research, there is ample evidence to conclude that horse therapy is an effective treatment for children with disabilities.
Ponies were historically used for driving and freight transport, as children's mounts, for recreational riding, and later as competitors and performers in their own right. During the Industrial Revolution, particularly in Great Britain, a significant number were used as pit ponies, hauling loads of coal in the mines. Ponies are generally considered intelligent and friendly, though sometimes they also are described as stubborn or cunning. Properly trained ponies are appropriate mounts for children who are learning to ride. Larger ponies can be ridden by adults, as ponies are usually strong for their size.
The use of animals in therapy for mental health patients has been documented as early as 1792. Animal-assisted therapy is described as one or more companion animal being present in the therapy room during a session. Studies showing the use of animals in therapy generate positive results in the treatment of psychological and physical symptoms in diverse patients. The use of horses as an approach to animal-assisted therapy has used to treat a variety of psychological problems.1 This is because the horse evokes some sort of emotion in everyone and for many the response is powerful, which makes the horse a perfect candidate for psychotherapy. Equine Assisted Experiential Therapy is defined as a psychotherapeutic program or session using 1 or more horses as part of the psychotherapeutic team.2 Qualitative and quantitative results have been found to prove that horses do indeed improve patients psychological problems in the research preformed by Bradley Klontz, Alex Bivens, Deb Leinart and Ted Klontz.
The body’s metabolic rate is increased as its need for energy is increased, and the body becomes more resourceful. Muscle tone and muscle mass increase after the muscles tear and reconstruct themselves. In addition to improved muscle tone and muscle mass, there are other effects of exercise for physical disease control and/or prevention. A person’s entire body system, including all the ***** 2 body parts, is in continuous movement when exercising. The cardiovascular (heart), circulatory, and pulmonary (lungs) systems probably benefit the most from routinely
I have so many scars from this place, I accomplished so many things here. I ride up to a favorite spot of mine and begin to ride around. My mind focuses on my body, and what I need it to do to make my bike do what I want it to do. Sharp turn there, pull up here, twist your body, keep your arms straight, scoop the pedals, spin faster. I nearly land a trick I've been trying for a while now.