Essential Equine Anatomy: Tendons & Elastic recoil

Elastic recoil energy refers to the energy stored in a biological tissue when it undergoes deformation—such as stretching or compressing—and subsequently released when the tissue returns to its original shape. In equine locomotion, this concept is critical for efficient movement, as it allows horses to conserve metabolic energy while maximizing propulsion.

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