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Using advanced technologies, Equestrian Kinetics looks at the ways in which we interact with horses in an attempt to improve the comfort and performance of both horse and rider.
Kinetics is definited as
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a : a branch of science that deals with the effects of forces upon the motions of material bodies or with changes in a physical or chemical system.
b : the rate of change in such a system
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a : the mechanism by which a physical or chemical change is effected
Any time you interact with your horse, Kinetics is at work. This can be as obvious as physically cueing your horses to move or stop. It can also be the subtle reaction of you horse stepping out of your space as you move into them without any touch at all. Those are physical changes that occur in the horse because of a trained cue, whether physical or implied. Other times kinetics are at work is when you pull on the lead, engage the rein, use seat pressure, adjust position or balance, and apply leg. All of those things have an affect on your horse, and can be a positive, neutral, or negative affect depending on a variety of factors.
Some typical positive interactions could include training techniques involving the use of well timed and appropriate pressure and release, well fitted tack and equipment, as well as a well balanced riders intentional use of position and seat. Netrual interactions are ones where there is trully no positive or negative things being learned, but these can lead to either positive or negative results. Negative interactions, whether intentional or unintentional, can be from poorly fitted tack, unbalanced riders, damaged or dirty equipment, and improper use of tack or equipment.
Assessing all of the interactions between a horse and rider would be incredibly difficult, if not impossible. Currently, Equestrian Kinetics focuses on measurable interactions between a horse and rider using digital pressure sensors as well as thermal imaging. Both methods utilize objective measurement devices to provide unbiased data. This data is then analyzed for concrete information on research and services.