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The topic of rider weight in relation to a horse ́s body weight, the so called Body Weight Ratio (BWR), has been discussed widely with regard to both health and performance by the equestrian community. However, direct measurements of the effects of a riders weight on the back muscle of horses is lacking. This study uses non-invasive multi-frequency bioimpedance (mfBIA) and Acoustic Myography (AMG) to measure the health and performance of m.Longissimus dorsi in 10 horses and with three groups of riders; Light-weight (BWR 17%), Medium (BWR 19%) and Heavy-weight (BWR 27%). mfBIA values obtained from the horses prior to being ridden at the walk and trot, revealed information about muscle mass, swelling, resting tension and metabolic activity. AMG values revealed not only the real-time efficiency/coordination of the muscle, but also it’s spatialand temporal-summation during periods of physical activity. The results revealed no significant effect of rider weight on the mfBIA parameters of the horses in this study, and AMG values were likewise not significantly different across the three rider groups. It is tentatively concluded, that rider weight, within the limits of this study, does not appear to affect back muscle health or performance.

Does Rider Weight have a Measurable Effect on the Horse’s Back Muscle Longissimus dorsi?