@andrew.vanlangendonck: Amazing showing of the biomechanics whe a racehorse breaks from the gate. #Thoroughbreb #fyp #EquineBiomechanics #SlowMotion #equestrian

Lunar Nova :

And just think, a Quarter Horse leaves the gates a hell of a lot faster than a Thoroughbred!

DiamondLil64 :

I did not realize they dig the toe of their front hooves in like hat for traction. Very interesting to see.

👁️👄👁️ :

This actually explains all of the injuries perfectly

m :

I’ve rode horses my whole life (im 25) and I NEVER knew they dug their hooves in life that

user7047795625666 :

Farriers and Veterinarians are always studying slow motion and stop motion trying to better understand the biomechanics of the Equine limbs

Daphne Wilson :

horses are so crazy dude. all that magestic power,, balancing on 4 tiny little toes and ankles 😭 dont hurt yourselves guys

🧚✨🌹 :

Now I understand suspensory injuries. I had no idea!!

KJS :

Highly underrated video.. this is incredible

CeadKin 🇨🇦 :

Legit look like ballerinas en pointe

Lisa Kinser :

Interesting! Pulling horses also dig their toes in when they are pulling the sledges. Heavy vs. light horses but the biomechanics are the same.

emmie 🌙 :

powerhouses behind 🤩

the_blue_6.0_hd :

I knew they dig in with the toe I’ve just never been able to truely see it holy shit

Remember_me9.10 :

alqa_equestrian :

poor horses

Gibs :

Starting on the tips just helps for a faster acceleration… just can’t pick up as much speed if they plant their feet fully on the ground! Same for ppl too

°Mel° :

Now that's impressive, I didn't know either they dug their toe into the dirt. that's awesome.

The elder scrotums :

Its like theyre 1000lb ballerinas racing on pointe

CelticBliss :

It’s kind of crazy they start on their toe

The Slippery Spaniel :

I married into one of canadas largest thoroughbred farms and have basic pet horse knowledge and I’m so excited to bring this up at Christmas dinner so I can look cool to my inlaws

Rickie Lee :

Exactly why I’ll never own another OTTB. The wear on their bodies is so heavy they break down before age 6

Gigi🐩 :

I’m a bit surprised that their front hooves are pointing down. It’s fascinating to see.

Lintu 🦄🦨💨 :

and one horse already has blood on the face....

Twistednoodle 🇦🇺 :

Loved the biomechanics education but not at the expense of horse welfare . Yeah I know they love racing blah blah but they’re bred at their expense for human enjoyment. Not a fan.

Riley Kern :