Researchers Study the Biomechanics of Collection
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
January 20, 2016
Scientists studied the kinematics of both horse and rider to better understand exactly what goes on during collection.
Scientists studied the kinematics of both horse and rider to better understand exactly what goes on during collection.
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