Training and Fitness in Athletic
Horses - This fully referenced
70 page book which has been written and made accessible
on the web by the University of Sydney contains
chapters such as: · Overview of Equine Exercise
Physiology and Biochemistry · Exercise Training
of Horses · Fitness Tests for Horses
Energetics - Intended
as lecture notes for students at California
State Polytechnic University, this document
explains in scientific detail the principles
of energetics and metabolism.
Oxidative Stress - A description
of oxidative stress and methods of prevention
from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State
University.
Energy and the Performance Horse
- Detailed,
scientific information article written by
Joe Pagan and published on The Equine Journal
website.
Carbohydrate Metabolism in Horses
- Fully referenced
chapter from IVIS on CHO metabolism in Horses.
Focuses on all aspects of CHO metabolism
including digestion, carbohydrate absorption
and oxidation, carbohydrate and exercise,
glucose regulation, disorders associated
with carbohydrate metabolism and more.
Training and Fitness in Athletic
Horses - This fully
referenced 70 page book which has been written
and made accessible on the web by the University
of Sydney contains chapters such as: · Overview
of Equine Exercise Physiology and Biochemistry
· Exercise Training of Horses · Fitness
Tests for Horses
Assessing
Fitness Status and Monitoring Fitness
An Introduction to Equine Exercise
Physiology and Heart Rate Monitors - Summary article from
Tania Churchill on the use of heart rate
monitors and ATP production.
Investigation of the Accuracy of
a New Heart Rate Meter for use in Exercising
Horses - Well illustrated,
detailed and referenced account of a trial
carried out by the University of Sydney
on the accuracy of the heart rate monitor
for use in exercising horses.
Fitness Assessment - Referenced
factsheet from the Animal Health Trust on
different methods of assessing fitness in
the horse. In particular, covers 'Treadmill
Based Exercise Testing', 'Resting Measurements
or Tests' and 'Field Based Exercise Testing'.
Heart Rate Monitors - Animal
Health Trust guide to using heart rate monitors.
Training and Fitness in Athletic
Horses - This fully
referenced 70 page book which has been written
and made accessible on the web by the University
of Sydney contains chapters such as: · Overview
of Equine Exercise Physiology and Biochemistry
· Exercise Training of Horses Fitness Tests
for Horses
Developmental
Problems in the Young Horse
Managing to Prevent Equine Developmental
Orthopaedic Diseases - Well
illustrated study guide from the
University of Nebraska. Covers topics
such as: 'Normal Bone Development',
'Developmental Orthopedic Disease',
'Contributing Factors' and 'Tips
to Aid Prevention of Developmental
Orthopedic Disease'.
Developmental Orthopaedic Disease
- Magazine-type
article from Northern Virginia Equine.
Developmental Orthopaedic Disease
in Thoroughbreds - Useful
'Short Report' from the RIDC on
DOD with an extensive list of further
reading at the end.
The Horse.com - Invaluable
website providing professionally
written articles on veterinary topics
and most aspects of horse care.
Requires registration but is free
to use. An essential resource for
all equine students.
Feeding Young Horses for Sound Development
- Referenced,
detailed and illustrated guide to
feeding young horses for sound development
from Texas A & M University. Includes
chapters on the 'Use of Specific
Feedstuffs and Potential Problems',
'Creep Feeding Foals', 'Feeding
Weanlings', 'Feeding Yearlings',
'Levels of Feeding', 'Exercise',
'Anabolic Steroids' and 'Blood and
Hair Analysis'.
Developmental Orthopaedic Diseases
of Growing Horses - Straightforward
article from the Australian Veterinary
Association on DODs of Growing Horses.
Covers topics such as 'Types of
DOD', 'Mineral Deficiencies', 'Mineral
Excess', 'Overfeeding', 'Genetics',
'Environment' and 'Biomechanics'.
Osteochondrosis in Horses - Illustrated
factsheet from the Biological Sciences
Initiative on Osteochondrosis in
Horses.
Angular Limb Deformities in Foals
- Illustrated
factsheet from the Biological Sciences
Initiative on Angular Limb Deformities
in Foals.
The Incidence of Developmental Orthopaedic
Disease on a Kentucky Thoroughbred
Farm - Referenced
research paper from Joe Pagan of
Kentucky Equine Research.
Developmental Orthopaedic Disease
- Well
illustrated factsheet-style article
from Colorado State University.
Effects of Training
on the Cardiovascular System
Iron Status of Thoroughbred Horses
in Race Training - Interesting
report taken from Equine Veterinary Data,
Vol. 13, No. 12, 1992 and published on the
Redwings website.
Cardiovascular System - Illustrated
lecture notes from the University of California
Polytechnic University.
Physical Conditioning of the Equine
- This useful
document produced by Oklahoma State University
provides definitions of many essential terminological
phrases and words regarding exercise physiology.
The components of a training programme are
also detailed.
Training and Fitness in Athletic
Horses - This
fully referenced 70 page book which
has been written and made accessible
on the web by the University of Sydney
contains chapters such as: · Overview
of Equine Exercise Physiology and
Biochemistry · Exercise Training of
Horses · Fitness Tests for Horses
Effects
of Training on the Musculoskeletal
System
Muscles - Illustrated lecture
notes from the University of
California Polytechnic University.
Skeletal Muscle Function and Metabolism
- Referenced scientific
paper from Kentucky Equine
Research.
Training and Fitness in Athletic
Horses - This fully referenced
70 page book which has been
written and made accessible
on the web by the University
of Sydney contains chapters
such as: · Overview of Equine
Exercise Physiology and
Biochemistry · Exercise
Training of Horses Fitness
Tests for Horses
Equine locomotory muscles: postnatal
development and the influence
of exercise - Online book in deep
scientific detail from the Universiteit
Utrecht in the Netherlands.
Physical Conditioning of the Equine
- This useful document
produced by Oklahoma State
University provides definitions
of many essential terminological
phrases and words regarding
exercise physiology. The components
of a training programme are
also detailed.
Preparation and Conditioning - This
article explains aspects
of the preparation and conditioning
for competition as well
as the systems involved
and how they are stressed.
Effect of growth and training on
muscle adaptation in thoroughbred
horses - Referenced abstract
of an interesting scientific
paper.
Effects
of Training on the Respiratory
System
The Respiratory Challenges of Equine
Performance - Redwings
information article on how
equine performance can be
inhibited by respiratory
challenges.
Iron Status of Thoroughbred Horses
in Race Training - Interesting
report taken from Equine
Veterinary Data, Vol.
13, No. 12, 1992 and published
on the Redwings website.
Respiratory System - Illustrated
lecture notes from the
University of California
Polytechnic University.
Training and Fitness in Athletic
Horses - This
fully referenced 70 page
book which has been written
and made accessible on the
web by the University of
Sydney contains chapters
such as: · Overview of Equine
Exercise Physiology and
Biochemistry · Exercise
Training of Horses Fitness
Tests for Horses
Physical
Conditioning of the Equine - This
useful document produced
by Oklahoma State University
provides definitions of
many essential terminological
phrases and words regarding
exercise physiology. The
components of a training
programme are also detailed.
Preparation and Conditioning - This
article explains aspects
of the preparation and
conditioning for competition
as well as the systems
involved and how they
are stressed.
Temperature Regulation
and Osmoregulation
Temperature Regulation/Osmoregulation
-
Physical Conditioning of the Equine
- This useful
document produced by Oklahoma State University
provides definitions of many essential terminological
phrases and words regarding exercise physiology.
The components of a training programme are
also detailed.
Preparation and Conditioning - This article
explains aspects of the preparation and conditioning
for competition as well as the systems involved
and how they are stressed.
Training and Fitness in Athletic
Horses - This fully
referenced 70 page book which has been written
and made accessible on the web by the University
of Sydney contains chapters such as: · Overview
of Equine Exercise Physiology and Biochemistry
· Exercise Training of Horses · Fitness Tests
for Horses
Gait Analysis
Measurement Techniques for Gait Analysis
- Detailing
the majority of aspects of gait analysis,
this chapter is definitely worth a read.
It is fully referenced and contains many
clear diagrams and graphics.
Asymmetry - Easy
to follow, this magazine-style article
highlights how asymmetry affects your
horse and your riding, and how to
identify it.
Biomechanical Riding and Dressage:
A Rider's Atlas - This
atlas is intended to help riders visualize
how their horses work in response
to their efforts. It consists of fantastic
written and illustrated descriptions
of the movement of the horse.
The Horse.com - Invaluable
website providing professionally written
articles on veterinary topics and
most aspects of horse care. Requires
registration but is free to use. An
essential resource for all equine
students.
The Biomechanics of Skipping Gaits:
A Third Locomotion Paradigm? - Research Paper from
Manchester Metropolitan University.
Biomechanics of Movement - PowerPoint
style lecture notes from the University
of Kentucky on the Biomechanics of
Movement
Problems caused in the horse by subluxations
(skeletal dislocations) in the equine
systems -
Equine Gait Analysis - Information
document from the University of Missouri
Gaits - An
introduction to equine gaits from
Texas University. Click on the 'Gaits
Menu' on the 'Introduction' page
for further information on gaits
and their analysis.
Automated, Computerised Gait Analysis
- This
article from Texas University briefly
discusses the use of automated,
computerised gait analysis.
Equine Gait Analysis and Visualisation
Methods - From
the University of Missouri, this
powerpoint presentation may take
a little time to download but it
gives a concise overview of how
computerised gait analysis is achieved.
Poor or Loss
of Performance and Performance Evaluation
The Horse.com - Invaluable website
providing professionally written articles
on veterinary topics and most aspects
of horse care. Requires registration
but is free to use. An essential resource
for all equine students.
Relationship Between Slope of the
Plasma Lactate Accumulation Curve
and Working Capacity in Andalusian
Horses - Scientific journal
paper.
Common Causes of Poor Performance
in a Horse - From
TUFTS School of Veterinary Medicine,
this well illustrated study aid
provides information on Common causes
of poor performance are usually
categorized by the body system they
affect: · The musculoskeletal system
(bones, joints, and muscle) · The
respiratory system (nose, upper
airways, trachea, lungs) · The cardiovascular
system (heart, blood vessels, blood)
· The nervous system (brain, spinal
cord, nerves) The gastrointestinal
system (stomach, intestines).
Treating Subtle Causes of Poor Performance
- Helpful
tips from 'The Horse Report' produced
by the University of California
Davis on treating subtle causes
of poor performance.
Causes of Poor Athletic Performance
- This
summary from Provet lists the causes
of poor athletic performance.
Performance Profiling of the Standard
bred Athlete - This
Powerpoint style presentation
provides information on the reasons
and methods behind equine performance
profiling and how it can help
with talent identification and
training methods.
Selection of
Horses for Sport
Selecting Your Riding Horse - Invaluable
website providing professionally written
articles on veterinary topics and
most aspects of horse care. Requires
registration but is free to use. An
essential resource for all equine
students.
The Horse.com - Invaluable
website providing professionally written
articles on veterinary topics and
most aspects of horse care. Requires
registration but is free to use. An
essential resource for all equine
students.
Selecting Your Riding Horse - How to select the
right horse for the discipline you
take part in from the University of
Missouri.
Training Programme
Design
Physical Conditioning of the Equine:
Part 1 - This
useful document produced by Oklahoma
State University provides definitions
of many essential terminological
phrases and words regarding exercise
physiology. The components of a
training programme are also detailed.
Physical Conditioning of the Equine:
Part 2 - A
sequel to the above from Oklahoma
State University, this document
outlines specific event training
programmes, i.e. how to train a
horse for a chosen discipline.
Endurance Riding: Applying the Science
- Factsheet
from the Animal Health Trust, Newmarket
which covers the scientific aspects
of endurance riding. Includes topics
such as: 'The Heart and the Cardiovascular
System', 'Fluids and Electrolytes',
'Respiratory Disease and the Endurance
Horse'.
Types of Training Programmes - From
Texas A
& M University, this article describes
different types of training programmes
and when they are used.
Developing a Training Programme -
Step
by step guide to developing an equine
training programme from Texas A
& M University.
Training and Fitness in Athletic
Horses - This
fully referenced 70 page book which
has been written and made accessible
on the web by the University of
Sydney contains chapters such as:
· Overview of Equine Exercise Physiology
and Biochemistry · Exercise Training
of Horses Fitness Tests for Horses
Reference Lists
Exercise Physiology Lab - List
of publications from the Exercise
Physiology Lab at the Ohio State
University.
