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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 University of Sydney.

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• The Truth about heart rate monitors.
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• Is stride length important?
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• Resisting fatigue and promoting stamina, what does this look like in a thoroughbred racehorse?
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• Heart rate profile of Melbourne Cup horses
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• How to respond to the heart rate data
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• The dangers of training on a quick timeline
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• Heart Index difference to Heart Score
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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