ERGONOMICS
A key focus of the design is the ergonomics of the interface between rider and horse. When comparing the human skeleton with that of a horse, it quickly becomes clear that the rider’s weight places an unfavourable strain on the bone and muscle structures of the horse’s back. The weight is transferred to the back mainly via the buttocks and thighs, which rest flat against the horse’s back. The rider’s sit bones exert pressure on the horse’s long back muscles.