Monitoring Exercise Performance
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New Method for Scoring Sweat Losses in Horses Proposed
Researchers believe different sweating patterns can help estimate how much sweat horses lose during exercise.
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Advances and Challenges in Equitation Science Technology
The future of equitation science technology is enormous, provided we know how to use and benefit from it.
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Creating a Sustainable Equine Athlete
Paying attention to certain, sometimes minute, details can help horses enjoy longer athletic careers.
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New Method for Scoring Sweat Losses in Horses Proposed
May 13, 2013
Researchers believe different sweating patterns can help estimate how much sweat horses lose during exercise.... Read More
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Equine Respiratory System
March 13, 2013
Equine respiratory system dysfunction is an important cause of exercise intolerance and poor performance.... Read More
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Managing Dehydration, Exhaustion in Horses (AAEP 2012)
February 25, 2013
With proper management, most horses recover well from dehydration and exhaustion.... Read More
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Can Inflammatory Markers Predict Fitness and Impending Injury?
February 18, 2013
David Horohov, PhD, discusses the effects of exercise on the equine immune system.... Read More
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Advances and Challenges in Equitation Science Technology
December 27, 2012
The future of equitation science technology is enormous, provided we know how to use and benefit from it.... Read More
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Creating a Sustainable Equine Athlete
November 23, 2012
Paying attention to certain, sometimes minute, details can help horses enjoy longer athletic careers.... Read More
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Placentitis and Foals' Athletic Prognosis
November 18, 2012
There were few performance differences between foals born to healthy mares and those treated for placentitis.... Read More
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Veterinary Care for the Sport Horse
November 15, 2012
The goal for sport horses, from prepurchase exams through their careers, is to extend the time to retirement.... Read More
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Equine Performance and Psychological Factors Linked
November 01, 2012
Paying attention to horses' psychological factors is key to ensuring success in work and mental well-being.... Read More
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Diagnosing Equine Neck Conditions
October 22, 2012
Neurologic signs, weakness, gait changes, and forelimb lameness can all point to an equine neck condition.... Read More
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Bramlage: Rest Needed to Keep Horses Sound
October 19, 2012
"If horses start showing they need a rest, you need to give it to them or they will force you to," he said.... Read More
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Antioxidant Status in Three-Day Eventing Horses Studied
September 07, 2012
A recent study shows that antioxidant levels appear to be challenged during the competition.... Read More
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Oaklawn Park Pre-Race Veterinary Exams Could Be Enhanced
August 29, 2012
All horses racing at Oaklawn Park in 2013 will likely will undergo a pre-race examination.... Read More
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Researchers Test Equine Muscle Fatigue Sensor
August 13, 2012
Researchers tested electromyography for identifying equine muscle fatigue during exercise.... Read More
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Radiographic Fetlock Abnormalities in Barrel Racing Horses
August 08, 2012
Nearly 50% of high-performance barrel racers evaluated showed radiographic changes in their fetlock joints.... Read More
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Horse Health Research Abounds at 2012 Tevis Cup
July 31, 2012
Three horse health and welfare studies will be carried out during this year's Tevis Cup endurance ride.... Read More
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Identifying and Managing Acute Rhabdomyolysis in Horses
July 25, 2012
Understanding equine acute rhabdomyolysis can help ensure affected horses receive appropriate veterinary care.... Read More
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Equine Tracheal Mucus Associated with Airborne Particulates
July 23, 2012
Athletic horses exposed to airborne particles could experience enough mucus buildup to limit performance.... Read More
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Elite, Non-Elite Endurance Horse Hearts Compared
July 22, 2012
Elite endurance horses had fewer cardiac abnormalities and different cardiac dimensions than non-elite horses.... Read More
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I'll Have Another's Veterinary Treatments 'Routine Care'
July 12, 2012
Three veterinarians who reviewed the colt's treatment regimen found nothing out of the ordinary.... Read More
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Muscle Problems Can Cause Poor Equine Performance
July 05, 2012
Muscular causes of poor performance, such as tying up and back pain, are relatively common in equine athletes.... Read More
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Electrolyte Use in Performance Horses
July 03, 2012
Electrolytes can help increase equine performance when supplementing a balanced diet.... Read More
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Benefits of "Tapering" in Athletic Horses Studied
July 02, 2012
Researchers found that recovery periods during conditioning could improve horse training efficacy.... Read More
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Ky. Vets Develop Plan to Identify At-Risk Racehorses
June 16, 2012
Regulatory veterinarians implemented new protocol after an increase in the number of racing injuries in May. ... Read More
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Conditioning Young Horses
June 01, 2012
Research shows that appropriate amounts of exercise during the first three years of a horse's life can be ... Read More
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