Date of Defense
3-27-2015
Date of Graduation
5-2015
Department
Anthropology
First Advisor
Jazqueline Eng
Second Advisor
Anthony Helms
Abstract
Throughout history different cultures have been greatly impacted by horses and their uses. Today horseback riding is still a very popular sport, and though it is more dangerous than other forms of transportation, such as motorcycle riding, horseback riding is still used in entertainment, occupational, and leisure activities. Saddles have long been an important piece of equipment for riding. As the horse became a mode of transportation, many cultures had their own saddle style, but today there are two prominent saddle styles, the western and english styles. The western saddle style is used more for leisure, occupational, and rodeo riding. The research makes it clear that riders can be affected by injury from this riding style. This paper will look at different variables such as: gender, saddle, type of riding, and training and compare how each can affect the injuries riders may sustain.
Recommended Citation
Brandon, Elizabeth, "Horses: How Saddle Style Defines a Culture and the Skeletal System" (2015). Honors Theses. 2551.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/2551
Access Setting
Honors Thesis-Open Access
Defense Poster