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Antoine de Watrigant’s Equimetre experience
Antoine De Watrigant, trainer at Mont-de-Marsan, in the south-west of France, find out how he uses Equimetre and data.
Heart murmur and performance: are they compatible?
The cardiovascular system can be compared to a huge orchestra, and the presence of any structural defect can alter the functioning of the system and throw the orchestra out of harmony. A heart murmur is added to the initially audible heartbeat and becomes a false note in the orchestra, requiring the trainer to intervene on several levels.
EQUIMETRE 2.0 | Our sensor’s big changes
In Equimetre 2.0, Arioneo’s Chief Technical Officer Thomas tells us about the changes made in this new sensor version.
Racing Management: how to include data in your entry strategy in 5 easy steps
Data can help backing up your feeling but also guiding logical and rigorous decisions. Here are 5 steps that you can incorporate to your entry strategy.
The use of treadmills, Romane Borrione’s vision
Romane Borrione, a performance and data analyst specializing in racehorses delves into the topic of treadmill training.
Equine Data Revolution: Insights from Dr. Michelle Nihei
The 8th edition of the Cauthen Seminar, on January 22, 2023, explored the convergence of horse racing, training philosophy, and advanced data science. Dr. Michelle Nihei, a distinguished racehorse trainer and Ph.D., delivered a compelling presentation shedding light on “Hoofprints and Philosophy” – Perspectives from Racing and Training.
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EQUINE PHYSIOLOGY
6 key elements to analyze heart rate
Discover 6 key elements to analyze your racehorses’ heart rate data.
ECG of the athletic horse
The electrocardiogram (known as ECG) is a veterinary tool that records the electrical activity of the heart. It allows to investigate and monitor the heart function of the horse by displaying the electrical activity of the heart.
Finding the right balance between under-training and overtraining
The horse’s team encounter a major issue in the training of racehorses: how to find the balance between overtraining and under-training?
EQUIMETRE, a scientifically validated tool
After more than a year of work, we are proud to be able to bring scientifically validated, medically accurate technology to our veterinary clients.
Standardised test of effort in horses
The standardised test of effort is a tool allowing to assess the way in which the horse performs during training and holds his effort.
The standardised effort test for racehorses in practice
The standardized test of effort must reflect the reality of the effort of a race (e.g. an acceleration over 400/600m) without reaching its intensity.
RACEHORSE TRAINING MONITORING
Breaks in racehorses: how to proceed?
The break in a racehorse is a period of rest. With performance being the key to success, the importance of a proper break for horses may arise. In this article, we will explore in detail the concept of the ‘break’ in racehorses and explain why it is a crucial element in maximising their performance.
Muscle memory in the athletic horse
During training, the horse engages what is known as his muscle memory, so that his muscles are able to carry out the effort almost automatically. However, the source of this memory is not in the muscle, but in the brain.
Locomotion data: what’s in it for the day-to-day work?
Locomotion data helps us to understand how a horse moves around the track, providing valuable information about its physical ability, fitness and potential. Every horse has its own stride, and the way in which its canter is constructed varies little throughout its life. By looking at the parameters of cadence and amplitude at a fixed speed, we can obtain indications of a horse’s theoretical preferred distance.
Weather conditions: how do they affect the performance of racehorses?
Weather conditions play a significant role in the performance of racehorses. Whether it’s temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, precipitation or atmospheric pressure, each factor can influence a horse’s performance on the track.
Fitness markers: what should you look for in a racehorse?
A racehorse’s recovery is one of the main indicators of its state of fitness. Analysed alongside the intensity of the work required, heart rate (HR) is an excellent indicator of the intensity of the effort made by the horse and its recovery after the effort. An optimal state of fitness is shown by the ease with which the horse recovers after exertion.
Conditioning vs training: what are the differences in horses?
Conditioning and training are terms that could be confused. Although both terms lead to an improvement in the horse’s abilities, they do not have the same effects on the horse. This article explains the principle of conditioning and its effects, as well as those of training.
EQUINE HEALTH & SCIENCE
What is the air quality influence on the racehorses’s performance and health?
Air quality is an important factor in the development of respiratory diseases. Small changes in daily life can have an impact on your racehorse’s health.
Pulmonary haemorrhage in the racehorse
Pulmonary haemorrhages in racehorses can have serious consequences for their health and performance. We interviewed Dr. van Erck to better understand them.
Atrial fibrillation among racehorses : impact, recurrence and consequences
Atrial fibrillation atriale is frequent among racehorses. This form of arythmia decreases a horse’s performances and endangers their health. Discover how to detect and prevent it!
YOUNG RACEHORSES MONITORING
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STANDARDBREDS TRAINING
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TESTIMONIALS
The Equimetre experience by Will Clarken & Richard Adam
We had the chance to interview Will Clarken, a trainer based in Morphettville since 2011, along with Richard Adam, responsible for Sales, Finance & Data Analysis at Clarken Racing.
Ilaria and Alessandro Botti’s Equimetre experience
We had the pleasure of interviewing Ilaria and Alessandro Botti in Chantilly regarding their use of Equimetre.
Christophe and Miguel Clement’s Equimetre experience
We were lucky enough to meet Christophe and Miguel Clément, trainers at Saratoga Park, New York. They told us about their experience with Equimetre and how they integrate it into their daily work with horses.