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| Format: | Preprint |
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2026
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| Online Access: | https://arxiv.org/abs/2604.01343 |
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- In 1949, Captain Alberto Larraguibel and his horse Huaso set the world record for equestrian high jump in Viña del Mar, Chile, by clearing a height of 2.47 meters, a mark that remains unbeaten. This work proposes the use of this historical event as a teaching resource for physics, integrating perspectives from biomechanics and veterinary medicine. Based on the analysis of an audiovisual record of the jump, a kinematic model is developed using the \textit{Tracker} software, determining variables such as displacement, velocity, and acceleration of the horse--rider system. The results make it possible to reflect on the biomechanical and physiological factors involved in animal performance, thus linking physics with real biological processes. It is proposed that this interdisciplinary approach, based on authentic cultural and scientific contexts, may promote meaningful learning, motivation, and a more comprehensive understanding of natural phenomena in science education.