Feb 29, 2024 | Physiology, Racehorse training
Accueil 9 Category: Physiology The horse’s heart weighs 4 kg, is about the size of a basketball and is 25-30 cm long. The horse athlete produces intense efforts during training, and is able to considerably increase his cardiac capacity to adapt it to his...
Sep 19, 2023 | Equimetre, Physiology, Racehorse training
Accueil ( Page ) 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...
Aug 25, 2023 | Physiology, Racehorse training
Home ( Page ) 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. How does muscle memory develop in...
Jul 14, 2023 | Physiology
Accueil ( Page ) The conditioning of the athletic horse takes place through physiological changes. During training, the body adapts to the loads applied to his various skeletal, muscular and cardiovascular systems. How do these different systems adapt? What is the...
Jun 9, 2023 | Physiology, Racehorse training
Home 9 Category: Racehorse training ( Page ) Conditioning and training in horses 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...
Apr 28, 2023 | Physiology
Home 9 Category: Physiology During an effort, the acid-base balance of the horse’s body is disturbed. By using more oxygen and energy, his metabolism produces waste products that acidify his body. Then, the body naturally regulates its pH level in order to...
