Episode 78: Reading Sacro-Pelvic Alignment (Before you blame conformation…)
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Reading Sacro-pelvic Alignment (Before you blame conformation…)
The lumbosacropelvic area is one of the key regions involved in propulsion, swing, and hind end function, but it is also an area that is often mis-interpreted In this episode, we unpack how to begin reading sacro-pelvic alignment, what a more neutral and functional pelvis looks like, and why posture is so often mistaken for conformation.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why posture and conformation are not the same thing
- What a more neutral and functional pelvic alignment looks like
- How to observe sacro-pelvic inclination from the side when the horse is standing square
- What a more flexed or “tucked” pelvis may mean for stride length and propulsion
- What a flatter or more extended lumbosacral posture may tell you about engagement and swing
- Practical ways to support healthier pelvic function through movement variety, hoof care, posture, and bodywork
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