ARIONEO WEBINAR SERIES
FATIGUE IN THE ATHLETIC HORSE:
HOW TO AVOID IT?
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WEBINAR 1
How do equine athletes create energy? From Rest to Maximal exercise.
WEBINAR 2
How can you get the most out of each horse? Common mistakes and how to avoid them.
WEBINAR 3
Poor performance: what went wrong? Prevention, investigation & rehabilitation.
Meet your speakers
Emmanuelle van Erck
Veterinarian specialised in Sports Medicine
Equine Sport Medicine Practice
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