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Ergonomic stirrup
The project was designed and implemented by IMPACT & SUCCESS
doctoral student Marc Elmeua González (Spain)
and his mentor prof. dr. Nejc Šarabon at the Over 10 publications of scientific and professional
University of Primorska (Slovenia). It emerged contributions in the field of the biomechanics of
from an extensive body of studies on muscle riding in the context of safety/loads of horse and
activation patterns and shock transmission rider. The process of obtaining the international
mechanisms between horse and rider. The patent WO2023147909 (A1). Personal promotion
research insights gained were systematically in prominent competitive riding environments,
used in the development of this innovation to social media, and targeted professional events.
ultimately arrive at the current design. The key
technical solutions of the innovative stirrup are
the adjustable position of the stirrup loop and the
inclination of the pedal in both planes, a flexible
and unlockable external vertical element and
a damping mechanism. With these properties,
the stirrup enables all-round safety/ergonomics
while riding and reduces the likelihood of serious
injuries in the event of a fall from the horse.
DEVELOPMENT PERIOD:
From July 2022 to the end of April 2024.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Slovenian teachers (mentors) and students.
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