Distance exercised during submaximal training on race winnings for Thoroughbred racehorses

Berkman, Carolina; Teixeira, Larissa; Pereira, M. C.; Sampaio, Rita de Cássia de Lima; Bernardi, Nara Saraiva; Neto, José Correia de Lacerda; Neto, Antônio de Queiroz; Ferraz, Guilherme de Camargo

doi:10.1590/0103-8478cr20140403

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“…The E‐Trakka is embedded within a saddle blanket and reportedly allows trainers to access fitness analytics in real time via cloud software. Studies on equine physical fitness by Berkman et al (2015), Buzas et al (2008), and Gür and Matur (2013) have utilised the E‐Trakka as a measure of a horse's HR. However, these trials were conducted during polocrosse competitions and sub‐maximal training runs, with none of the studies validating the use of the device at maximal efforts such as those that would occur during racing (Berkman et al, 2015; Buzas et al, 2008; Gür & Matur, 2013).…”

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A synopsis of wearable commercially available biometric‐monitoring devices and their potential applications during gallop racing

Kee

Anderson²,

Velie

2023

Equine Veterinary Education

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SummaryAmidst discourse surrounding the racing industry's social licence to operate, the welfare of racehorses and jockeys is often at the forefront of discussions. Specifically, catastrophic events and the sudden death of horses on race days tend to capture media attention and often place the racing industry under public scrutiny. While such occurrences are not frequent, they have negative ramifications on the welfare of both racehorses and jockeys. The development and application of advanced monitoring technology could provide greater insight into the physiological precursors that immediately precede sudden death on race days and enable retrospective analyses of catastrophic events that take place. Most importantly, the application of such technology could ultimately aid racetrack personnel in identifying and intervening with horses at increased risk of catastrophic events, right up until the start of a race. This would inevitably improve the safety and welfare of horses and jockeys. Thus, the current review details key cardiovascular, respiratory and thermometry biometrics for racehorses and examines the currently available commercial devices with potential applications during racing. This review also highlights the importance of gathering biometric data for retrospective analyses of catastrophic events and their implications on the welfare of racehorses and jockeys.

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A synopsis of wearable commercially available biometric‐monitoring devices and their potential applications during gallop racing

Kee

Anderson²,

Velie

2023

Equine Veterinary Education

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“…A correlation between longer distances exercised at sub-maximal speeds and greater race winnings has been observed [ 13 , 14 , 15 ]. A quadratic relationship between distance worked in training and racing and performance has been reported, with both higher and lower gallop distances associated with poorer performance outcomes [ 14 ].…”

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Association of Thoroughbred Racehorse Workloads and Rest Practices with Trainer Success

Morrice‐West

Hitchens

Walmsley

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Understanding the relationship between the training practices of Thoroughbred racehorses and race performance is important to ensure advice given to trainers for injury prevention or management is practical and consistent. We assessed associations between intended volume and speed of gallop training (i.e., typical workloads for horses free of injury or other performance limiting conditions) and rest practices on official trainer career and previous season success rates (rate of wins and places, prizemoney per start). Sixty-six Australian Thoroughbred trainers were surveyed. Multivariable negative binomial regression models were employed for the outcomes career and previous season wins and places, and linear regression models for prizemoney per start. Intended training workload was not associated with prizemoney. Pre-trial total galloping distances (≥13.3 m/s) between 7500 m and 15,000 m were associated with a higher rate of career wins, and previous season wins and places per start (p < 0.05). Slow-speed (13.3–14.3 m/s) galloping distance to trial between 5000 m to 12,500 m was associated with higher rate of career placings per start, with reduced performance over 12,500 m (p = 0.003). Greater time between race starts was associated with a greater rate of previous season wins and prizemoney per start until three weeks between starts, with decline in performance thereafter (p < 0.05). Greater frequency of rest breaks was associated with greater prizemoney per start earnt in the previous season (p ≤ 0.01). These results suggest that modifications to training programs aimed at injury prevention, such as avoiding long galloping distances, should not adversely affect trainer success.

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“…The direct measurement of oxygen consumption (VO 2 ) in a field evaluation of athletic horses is impractical [ 1 ]. However, VO 2 has a linear mathematical relation with heart rate (HR) and velocity [ 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ], which makes HR a useful tool for estimating energy metabolism during locomotion [ 6 ], especially in constant velocity and submaximal intensity exercises [ 3 , 7 , 8 ]. In addition, measuring HR in field tests is easier, accessible and less costly [ 1 , 9 ] and has a huge advantage when considering genuine training conditions, such as rider load, behaviour and type of surface [ 9 , 10 ].…”

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How Much Energy Vaquejada Horses Spend in a Field Simulation Test?

Coelho

Sodré

Sousa

et al. 2021

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Vaquejada is a high-intensity and short-duration exercise in which helper horses (HH) are responsible to keep a bull running in a line while pull horses (PH) work to put the bull down after 100 m of running. The purpose of this study was to quantify and compare energy expenditures (EE), transport costs (COT) and metabolic energy requirements (Pmet) of horses used in Vaquejada. Thus, eight Quarter Horses, in randomly formed pairs, performed a vaquejada simulation test (VST), which consisted of three races on a sand track (130–150 m), with a 5-min interval between them. All horses used an integrated heart rate (HR) and GPS monitoring system (V800, Polar Electro) and, from these data, EE, COT and Pmet were calculated using the formulas: EE (J/kg/min) = 0.0566 × HR1.9955, COT = (HR-35)/kg/m × 103 and Pmet = (HR-35)/min/kg. Blood samples were collected for lactate analysis at rest, immediately after the first, second and third race and after 30 min of recovery. Data obtained were submitted to one-way ANOVA and Tukey tests (p ≤ 0.05). In VST, HH had higher EE and higher HR at trot; while PH presented higher EE and HR at canter. Finally, considering total VST, PH had higher EE and COT, while HH had higher Pmet. Lactate was higher in PH. Despite practicing the same sport, PH and HH should be considered distinct athletes, and these must be considered to set up appropriate physical and nutritional programs, which will lead to better performance and guarantees of well-being.

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Distance exercised during submaximal training on race winnings for Thoroughbred racehorses

Cited by 5 publications

References 13 publications

A synopsis of wearable commercially available biometric‐monitoring devices and their potential applications during gallop racing

A synopsis of wearable commercially available biometric‐monitoring devices and their potential applications during gallop racing

Association of Thoroughbred Racehorse Workloads and Rest Practices with Trainer Success

How Much Energy Vaquejada Horses Spend in a Field Simulation Test?

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