ilium aka Hip Bone

Pubis aka pubic arch / crotch

ischia aka sitting /
seat bones

Pelvis in 0º tilt - Neutral Spine (showing relationship of coccyx and pubic arch)

There are differences between a man’s and woman's pelvis. The woman's pelvis is wider and shallower than the man's and  the woman’s seat bones are further apart, which can result in difficulties in finding a comfortable saddle that fits both horse & rider.

Hip Joint - with Greater Trochanter hi-lighted

Hip Joint - with neck of Femur hi-lighted

Muscle use in Riding

Muscle Diagrams

Abdominals

The Quads

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