ETB-Pegasus Limb Phasing

ETB-Pegasus Limb Phasing

For the first time objective results of a horse’s movement in each gait can be quantified over an entire training session.

What is it, how is it used?

• 4 motion sensors fitted to each cannon bone using brushing boots
• GPS sensor fitted on rider
• Easy to fit, takes no longer than tacking up a horse
• Results automatically calculated and presented to the user
• Customised options to allow in-depth analysis
• Results can be exported for use in other programs
• Equipment supplied in attractive case

What does it measure?

Number of strides, time and distance in each gait.

For each and every stride it automatically calculates:

• Temporal limb phasing to the reference limb
• Hind and diagonal asymmetries in trot
• Stride duration
• Stride length
• Speed
• Position, chart of where you and your horse rode.

Applications

• Characterisation of each horse to enable monitoring throughout its life
• Early identification of loss of performance
• Pre-purchase vetting
• Horse selection for a particular equine discipline
• Monitoring of horse recovery from injury

Example:

The following are two typical limb phasing canter extracts from the same horse, following a focused training programme.

The first canter values and graph show the horse to have very different canters on both reins. Following a focused training programme, the second values and graph show the horse has significantly improved. It is a lovely example of the effect that training has had in achieving the desired response. Note; purple line is stride duration.

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Left Canter                                                       Right Canter

Left Fore – 65.6% (dark blue)                       Right Fore – 66.2% (green)
Right Fore – 29.7% (green)                           Left Fore – 28.8% (dark blue)
Left Hind – 21.9% (yellow)                            Right Hind – 25.9% (light blue)
Right Hind – 0% (reference limb)                Left Hind – 0% (reference limb)

Left Canter                                                       Right Canter

Left Fore – 66.2% (dark blue)                       Right Fore – 67.2% (green)
Right Fore – 31.2% (green)                           Left Fore – 30.6% (dark blue)
Left Hind – 28.1% (yellow)                            Right Hind – 29.5% (light blue)
Right Hind – 0% (reference limb)                Left Hind – 0% (reference limb)