Modeling the gaits of a horse: The Trot

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Modeling the gaits of a horseThe Trot

• EN100 Final Project
• Anna Mori

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Why model horse movement?

• Primarily intended for English riding
• Children ride horses too!
• Bucking Bronco used as training tool for bull
  riders

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Background Horse Gaits
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Gaits of a Horse
WALK
TROT
CANTER
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Footfalls of the Trot
Notice no legs are on the ground horse is in the
air! This creates for a very bouncy ride.
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Possible Systems for Horse Model

• Hydraulic
• Pneumatic
• Electric
• Worm Gear
• CAM

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CAM Models

• CAMs designed to fall at speed of gravity
• Trot CAM has three lobes to create rapid bouncing
  feel
• Walk/Canter CAM slower, less aggressive version
  of bucking CAM

Research by Superior Riding Systems Kyle Stein,
Luke Reed, Patrick Sievert Oklahoma University
Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
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Additional Capabilities Desired

• Realistic horse torso with head and reins
• Variable gaits based on horse breed, size, and/or
  background
• Sensors on reins and saddle and change of speed
  based on sensors
• Screen with 3-D visuals for real riding
  experience abilities to turn or leg yield with
  varying rein or leg pressure

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Thank you!
Special Thanks to Professor Paul Weckler Kyle
Stein Luke Reed Patrick Sievert Bill Beaty And
Of Course
Professor Daniels And My favorite TA ever John
Raiti
For not one, not two, but THREE fun filled
semesters!!!!