In this podcast, Peter and Bryan discuss heart rate applications in performance horses with Dr David Evans PhD BVSc who is a well respected Veterinary Consultant in Equine Sport Science and Honorary Associate Professor in the Faculty of Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney.
- The Truth about heart rate monitors.
- Is stride length important?
- Resisting fatigue and promoting stamina, what does this look like in a thoroughbred racehorse?
- Heart rate profile of Melbourne Cup horses.
- How to respond to the heart rate data.
- The dangers of training on a quick timeline.
- Heart Index difference to Heart Score.
Dr Evans is based in Australia as a consultant to horse owners and trainers, with a focus on practical applications of the science of equine fitness measurement and training.
There are many crossovers between horse breed types that all performance horse owners may find interesting, and a fascinating insight of the scientific theory to training a thoroughbred at the elite racing level.
Evans Science – https://www.facebook.com/evansscience
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