The AUVSMP teams up with the AU Equestrian Team
Dr. Robert Gillette and Greg Williams (Head Coach of the AU Equestrian Team) have started a research initiative for the advancement of equine sports medicine. Dr. Gillette and Coach Williams will be heading up a research team that will study different issues in equine sports medicine. Areas of interest are biomechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition, athletic performance, and general herd health. Currently the research team is compiling ideas, preparing pilot studies, and searching for research funding. The goal of the research will be to study areas of equine sports medicine that have not been studied before and disseminate that information to the equine community for the betterment of the equine athletes. A second goal of the AUVSMP-Equestrian Team relationship will be to expose veterinary students to equine athletes. The AUVSMP Student Chapter will also be participating in certain research projects and general sports medicine management of the equine athletes. Lastly, the AUVSMP is going to provide biomechanical sports skill analysis for both the equine athletes and the riders. This technical analysis will aid the coaching staff in teaching, modifying, and enhancing rider technique.
Click here to access the Equestrian Team Motion Analysis Center. This feature of our web site is for AU Equestrian Team coaches and athletes only. This feature enables the coaches and athletes to study their riding techniques and enhances their ability to perform at the NCAA Division I level.
