Horses training in heat face greater heat stress. Olympic horses were trained in simulated heat to study adaptation to hot, humid competition climates.
Police horses’ physiological and behavioral responses to training were studied, focusing on stress indicators.
Effective horse-rider matches enhance welfare and performance, reducing stress for both. This study assessed the impact of pairing and challenge exposure on horse stress, using heart rate, heart rate variability, and behavior scores.
This study explored the effects of pre-cooling on eventing horses’ heart rates, temperatures, and sweat loss during exercise, aiming to improve performance and welfare in heat.
Monitoring training loads in horses is crucial for performance and injury prevention. This study examined workload impacts in elite eventers.
Exercise testing is crucial for assessing Warmblood sport horses’ fitness and readiness for competition. This review highlights the need for standardized tests across disciplines to accurately evaluate performance and injury risk.
The study examined the relationship between fitness levels and injury risks in Dutch event horses and ponies training for the European Championships.