Researchers said the data they collected will help them estimate how effective training and conditioning programs are in preparing three-day event horses for competition.
Thoroughbreds conditioned on water treadmills increased both their VO2max and speed.
A look at racing ethics could help researchers and industry members acknowledge rightful concerns from a well-meaning public, help resolve misconceptions, and contribute to better equine welfare.
Ultrasonography allowed researchers to detect subclinical lesions in young foals and implement treatment promptly.
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Diet, exercise, biomechanics, and genetics all play a role in disease development, researchers say.
Of the 634 respondents, 531 (81%) said they have owned a horse 4 years old or younger.
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Horses could be more sustainable athletes if riders condition them better and monitor their health and fitness often.
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Good health and soundness in 4- to 5-year-olds goes a long way in keeping horses performing long-term, researchers said.
Of the 700 respondents, 522 (75%) said yes, they have started a horse under saddle themselves.
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