• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제54권3호
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• pp.227-231
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• 2012

This study was conducted to investigate the effect of a horse riding program on balancing ability in children with cerebral palsy. Eleven children (five males and six females) diagnosed with cerebral palsy participated. The horse riding exercises (walking and trotting) were conducted twice per week for 30 minutes during 24 weeks. Balancing ability was measured three times at pre, mid, and post-test using an air pad by the same physical therapist. The data were analyzed using a two-way repeated-measures analysis of covariance with time (0, 12, and 24 weeks) using SPSS version 18.0. A comparison of horse riding between patients with hemiplegia and paraplegia was conducted with the Willcoxon signed-ranktest at a predetermined probability rate of 5%. The results showed a significant increase in balancing ability after horse riding than that before horse riding (p<0.01). The average balancing score increased greater in males ($54.59{\pm}84.05$) than that in females ($27.84{\pm}12.67$) after the horse riding exercise program compared to that before the program (p < 0.05). Thus, horse riding exercise was considered an effective to improve balance in children with cerebral palsy. These results provide useful basic data for horse riding for the disabled.

• 농촌지도와개발
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.327-346
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• 2010

This study was carried out to investigate the status and development direction of horse riding industry for rural development of Korea. Library research and field survey were conducted to collect relevant data such as number of horse and size of horse farms, facilities for horse riding and educational institutions for youths and farmers and the results obtained were as follows : Only a few institutions among high schools, colleges and universities were observed to deliver horse riding programs. For farmers, no equestrian specialist was available in agricultural extension offices. Horse meat is consumed mostly in Jeju Island in Korea. Relevant institutions should be also strengthened including formal and nonformal education for horse riding and much more schools and universities should adopt horse riding program for the training of youths and farmers. Considering the obesity problem, the nutritional composition of horse meat is better than those of pork or beef, so promotion of horse meat consumption also should be strengthened.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.79-84
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• 2016

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate effects of Horse riding simulator exercise on pain, dysfunction and dynamic balance in adults with nonspecific chronic low back pain. METHODS: In this study, total 19 college students usually complain of low back pain who were randomly divided into the horse riding simulator exercise group (n=10), lumbar strengthening exercise group (n=9) were recruited. Each group carried out for 30 minutes exercise three times a week for 4 weeks. Horse riding simulator exercise group carried out 15 minutes horse riding simulator exercise and 15 minutes lumbar strengthening exercise. Lumbar strengthening exercise group carried out 30 minutes lumbar strengthening exercise. Visual analogue scale (VAS) were measured for evaluation back pain. Korean oswestry disability index (KODI) were measured for dysfunction. Limits of stability (LOS) were measured for dynamic balance. RESULTS: VAS, KODI, LOS results showed a significant change within both horse riding simulator exercise group, lumbar strengthening exercise group. CONCLUSION: Present study suggested that the horse riding simulator exercise can improve back pain, dysfunction, dynamic balance. Horse riding simulator exercise provides more convenience, interest and motivation than conversional therapy and it could be a possible approach to adults with nonspecific chronic low back pain.

• 제어로봇시스템학회논문지
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.181-187
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• 2012

Horse riding is widely recognized as a valuable form of education, exercise and therapy. But, the injuries observed in horse riding range from very minor injuries to fatalities. In order to reduce these injuries, the effective horseback riding simulator is required. In this paper, we proposed the implementation method of horse gait and riding aids for horseback riding robot simulator HRB-1. For implementation of horse gait to robot simulator, we gathered and modified real motion data of horse. We obtained two main frequencies of each gait by frequency analysis, and then simple sinusoidal functions are acquired by genetic algorithm. In addition, we developed riding aids system including hands, leg, and seat aids. With the help of a developed robotic system, beginners can learn the skill of real horse riding without the risk of injury.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.111-116
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• 2019

Purpose: This study examined the effects of horse riding simulator exercise on the thickness changes in the transverse abdominis in normal adults. Methods: Forty-five healthy adults were recruited and randomized to a horseback riding simulation exercise group (n=15), a sling exercise group (n=15), and a trunk stabilization exercise group (n=15). A horseback riding simulator offers the indoor experience of horseback riding and mimics the rhythmic movement of horseback riding, thereby provided a virtual environment, such as riding a real horse on the front screen. The velocity of the horse riding simulator exercise was regulated within the subject's ability to control the exercise on the horse riding simulator. A sling exercise group performed sling exercise under the inspection of the experimenter. In the trunk stabilization exercise group, the subjects were instructed to perform the exercise accurately and pause the session when pain occurred during the intervention. The subjects in each group carried out the interventions three times per week for six weeks. The thickness of the transverse abdominis was measured using a pressure biofeedback unit and the ultrasound. Results: Significant differences in the thickness of transverse abdominis within the groups were observed between before and after the interventions. On the other hand, there were no differences in the parameters among the groups. Conclusion: Horse riding simulator exercise can be an alternative to trunk stabilization exercise by increasing the thickness of the transverse abdominis in healthy adults.

• 직업교육연구
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.145-167
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• 2014

이 연구의 목적은 승마산업의 전반적인 효율적 확산을 도모하고 승마지도사 양성을 위한 교육과정 개발의 기초자료를 마련하기 위하여 승마지도사에 대한 직무를 체계적으로 분석되었다. 특히 직무분석의 한 방법인 DACUM 법과 관련 전문가들의 검증을 통하여 승마지도사 직무의 모형(DACUM chart)을 개발하였다. 그 결과 승마지도사에 대한 8개의 임무와 100개의 작업이 나왔으며, 최종 전문가 내용타당도 검토 및 전문가 자문 검토 결과 후 총 7개의 직무영역과 82개의 수행작업으로 정리되었다. 또한, 전문가들의 의견에 따라, 승마지도사란 "승마장이나 승마 시설에서 승마 교육대상자에게 승마 지도를 하고 말, 승마장 시설 장비 그리고 인력을 관리 운영하는 자"로 정의되었다. 이러한 결과는 현재 운영되고 있는 승마지도사 양성 교육훈련 과정에 다양한 시사점을 제공해 준다. 특히 승마지도사 관련 시험 출제 대상 과목 및 교육훈련 과정이 3개 과목(마학, 마술학, 말 보건관리)으로 편성되어 있으나, 직무분석 결과 '승마장 운영 및 관리'와 '승마교육론'이 추가로 수정 및 보완 필요가 있음을 알 수 있었다. 또한 직무분석의 작업과 임무는 작업 프로파일 및 작업명세서로 활용될 수 있는 자료로서 활용되며, 이러한 자료는 훈련 과정과 출제 기준의 자료로 활용할 수 있을 것이다. 이 연구를 통해 추후 승마지도사 자격 종목에 대한 재 설계 및 자격 내 직무의 내용과 역할에 따라 수준을 구분하고, 이를 자격으로 연결할 수 있는 연구가 필요하다. 또한 승마지도사 자격의 활용성을 제고할 수 있는 방안과 함께 관련 연구가 요구된다.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제8권8호
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• pp.355-363
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• 2017

2014년 제주도가 말 산업특구 1호로 지정된 후, 2015년에는 경기도 이천, 용인과 함께 경상북도가 말 산업특구로 추가 지정되면서 제주도는 이제 더 이상 말의 고장이라는 수식어는 사라지게 되었다, 또한, 환경 및 접근성으로 인해 타 지자체와의 경쟁력에서도 뒤쳐질 수도 있으며, 과거에 회자되었던 "사람이 태어나면 서울로 보내고, 말이 태어나면 제주도로 보내라"라는 말은 머나먼 속담 같은 옛말이 되어버렸다. 하지만, 제주도는 말 산업특구 1호로 지정되면서 제주도가 우리나라 말 산업육성의 선도지역으로 역할을 수행할 것을 기대하고 있으며, 말 산업을 6차 산업으로 육성한 모범적 사례를 창출해야 하는 과제를 안게 되었다. 또한 말 산업특구 진흥계획에 의해 2017년 까지 엘리트 국산 경주마 공급, 승마 수요기반 확충, 마육 산업 육성 등 9개 분야 35개 사업에 1142억 원을 투자해 나갈 계획이다. 그러나 시설확충과 승마 저변 확대에 나서고 있지만, 현장에서는 정책 지원이 피부에 와 닿지 않고 사업 집행의 효율성이 떨어진다는 의견이 제기되었고, 과도한 규제로 인한 승마시설의 공급부족과 승마 수요확대의 한계 등 많은 문제점들의 노출로 인하여 말 산업 성장의 제약요인으로 작용하고 있으며, 말 산업이 발전되기 위해서 말의 사육, 승마시설의 설치 등 각종 말 산업 관련 투자에 대한 규제가 완화되어야 하는데, 발전을 저해하는 가장 큰 규제로는 농어촌 승마시설의 농지설치 규제 개선과 함께 이를 통해 무허가로 운영 중인 승마시설들을 양성화하여 승마산업의 질적 성장을 도모해야 한다. 아울러 단순히 체험하는 관광형승마가 아닌 정기적으로 안전하고 건전한 레저승마를 즐길 수 있도록 정책과 안전관리가 필요하며, 승마자격을 갖춘 지도사양성과 배치에 노력을 기울여야 할 것으로 사료된다.

• 웰빙융합연구
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• 제4권4호
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• pp.31-34
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• 2021

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to review health-care program using the recent robotic horse-riding technology and its clinical effects for chronic low back pain. Research design, data and methodology: Recent clinical articles were determined under three inclusion criteria for in-depth review: 1) article that is published within 1 year, 2) article that includes the detailed explanation of health-care program using robotic horse-riding, 3) the article that deals with chronic low back pain during more than 6 months. Results: As a result, the finally-determined two articles demonstrated the clinical effects of robotic horse-riding statistically on pain intensity, low back muscle strength, spinal alignment, and fear-avoidance belief. Conclusions: After in-depth review, I concluded that health-care program using robotic horse-riding for chronic low back pain needs to be provided at low-intensity (e.g. less than 6km/h horse walking program) in the beginning of health-care for improving their motor control ability, then, at the increased intensity for strengthening core muscles.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.353-361
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• 2015

Objective : The aim of this study was to develop the non-powered horse riding device and was to evaluate the elaborate its applicability throughout static structural and transient structural analysis of the outdoor core strength exercise equipment. Method : Fifteen college students (mass: $69.55{\pm}13.38kg$, height: $1.69{\pm}5.61m$, age: $21.42{\pm}1.83yrs$) rode the powered horse riding device and 14 college students (mass: $71.12{\pm}9.74kg$, height: $1.73{\pm}3.31m$, age: $22.50{\pm}1.47yrs$) rode the non-powered horse riding device for the comparison. All motion capture data was collected at 100 Hz using six infrared cameras and the muscular activities were collected using a Delsys Trigno wireless system. The peak forward/backward lean angle, range of motion anter/posterior and vertical COM(Center of mass) movement of trunk and pelvis segment, and muscle activities of six muscles were compared between the two devices by using independent t-test (p<.05). Results : Several kinematic variables (peak forward-backward lean angle and vertical COM movement of trunk and pelvis segment, range of motion of trunk) significantly different between non-powered and powered horse riding device. The muscle activities of Rectus abdominis and External oblique of abdomen on the non-powered horse riding device were significantly greater than those of the powered device. Conclusion : It was concluded that non-power horse riding device could give the effect of core strength exercise as well as the body motion which can simulate the powered horse riding device.

• 한국엔터테인먼트산업학회논문지
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.271-277
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• 2019

장애인을 위한 치료의 수단으로서 승마에 대한 관심이 높아지고 있는데 승마는 근육, 관절, 심폐 기능 등의 신체 조건을 향상시키고, 긴장을 완화시키며, 말과 같은 큰 동물을 통해 자신감을 키워주는 운동이다. 다양한 재활승마의 치료효과는 미국의 작업치료 및 물리치료협회 등을 포함한 많은 의학 전문가들에 의해 인정받고 있다. 반면 우리나라는 구체적인 질환별 치료적 효과나 임상적인 치료에 쓰기에 과학적 토대에 관한 연구는 아직 미비한 실정이다. 본 연구는 재활과 관련된 전문인력들의 재활승마에 대한 인식도를 조사함으로써 임상으로서의 가능성을 알아보고자 하였다. 재활승마에 대한 인지도와 사용경험은 전반적으로 낮았으나 효과성의 기대감이나 재활승마의 교육이 가정될 경우 활용하고자 하는 의사는 비교적 높았다. 이러한 결과를 토대로 향후 재활승마가 임상적 치료방법으로 인정될 가능성을 확인할 수 있다.