Young racehorses’ recovery

Young racehorses’ recovery

Home 9 Category: Young racehorses Young racehorses do not have the same recovery patterns as older horses, even for equal intensity training and even between two horses with similar fitness. Young horses’ hearts are less efficient, and they must adapt their...
What link between heart rate and locomotor profile?

What link between heart rate and locomotor profile?

Home 9 Racehorse training 9 Category: Stride analysis Here is the case of a young horse in full preparation for a Breeze-up sales. He won two 1200m races in three starts, during the end of his 2yo season. His data analysis shows an extremely low heart rate,...
Muscular physiology in the athletic horse

Muscular physiology in the athletic horse

Home 9 Category: Physiology Muscular physiology in the horse athlete is an important factor to study when interested in his training. Indeed, the muscles participate in various functions essential to the horse’s life (breathing, digestion…) and to its...
7 reasons to use Equimetre

7 reasons to use Equimetre

Home 9 Category: Equimetre Equimetre is a sensor dedicated to health and performance management. Thanks to heart rate data, GPS data (speed, acceleration, distance) and locomotion data, this device gives you the keys to support your gut feeling and to reinforce...
4 questions to analyze your racehorses’ fitness

4 questions to analyze your racehorses’ fitness

Home 9 Category: Physiology ( Page 2 ) Racehorses are true athletes who undergo intensive training. It is therefore essential to monitor and analyze the fitness of your horses to keep an eye on their health and to maximize their performance.  Indeed, fitness is...
Physiological changes in the young racehorse

Physiological changes in the young racehorse

Home 9 Category: Young racehorses Many physiological and musculoskeletal changes may be seen in young racehorses as early as the first weeks and months of training. Yearlings are ready to begin training after being broken in and pre-trained. Training primarily...
The benefits of treadmill training on racehorses

The benefits of treadmill training on racehorses

Accueil 9 Category: Racehorse training ( Page 2 ) Treadmill has long been utilized in scientific study because it enables for exact analysis of horse movement and activities adaptation. It is, in fact, a preferred tool among veterinarians and academics. However,...