Neck Biomechanics with Professor Hilary Clayton
Thursday 30th January @ 19:00 HRS GMT
Biomechanics of the Horse’s Neck with Prof. Hilary Clayton
This 2-hour session will discuss the structure, function and biomechanics of the horse’s neck, especially related to its role in locomotion. The topics covered will include neck movements in different gaits, the effects of training on neck carriage in relation to the horse’s balance, and how neck conformation affects the horse’s trainability.
For all attendees, CPD certificates available as well as a “view only” recording of the session with a 30 day access pass. There will also be a Q and A session with ample opportunity to post questions via our interactive Q&A panel.
Prof. Hilary Clayton, BVMS, PhD, Dipl. ACVSMR, MRCVS
Professor and McPhail Dressage Chair Emerita, Michigan State University
Dr. Hilary M. Clayton is a veterinarian, researcher and horsewoman. For the past 40 years she has performed innovative research in the areas of locomotor biomechanics, lameness, physical therapy and rehabilitation, conditioning programs for equine athletes, and the interaction between rider, tack and horse. She has published 7 books and over 200 scientific articles on these topics.
Dr. Clayton served as the Mary Anne McPhail Dressage Chair in Equine Sports Medicine at Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine from 1997 until she retired from academia in 2014. Her company Sport Horse Science applies the results of scientific research in the development of practical techniques to help riders, trainers and veterinarians. She continues to perform collaborative research with colleagues in universities around the world.
Dr. Clayton is a charter diplomate and past president of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. She is an Honorary Fellow of the Association for Equitation Science and has been inducted into the International Equine Veterinarians Hall of Fame, the Midwest Dressage Association Hall of Fame and the Saskatoon Sports Hall of Fame.
She is a lifelong rider and has competed in many equestrian sports, most recently focusing on dressage in which she trains through the Grand Prix level and has earned US Dressage Federation bronze, silver and gold medals.
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