Tongue-ties - their place in racing in 2014
Tongue-ties (strips of material passed through the horse's mouth over the tongue and tied under the jaw) have been used for generations on racehorses worldwide as a method for the rider to retain control if his horse is prone to manoeuvering it's tongue over the bit. The use and efficacy of tongue-ties has spawned much debate and the Equine Veterinary Journal published reports in 2009 and 2013 evaluating use on racing performance and airway stability in thoroughbred racehorses.
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The effects of routine morning exercise on muscle response in thoroughbreds
Timing is everything and nowhere is this more relevant than when preparing an elite equine athlete for a race. Here, Barbara Murphy reveals a fascinating insight into the circadian system of the racehorse and how timing daily exercise impacts equine performance.
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Do horses sense fear?
We asked Justine Harrison to explain why consideration must be given to the psychological factors, as well as the physical, that may affect the racehorse's performance.
Yogi Breisner - taking racehorses back to school
Emma Berry speaks to Yogi Breisner about his work within the racing world and why he has helped many racehorses get that one step ahead in the jumping game.
Grand Designs - Creating the perfect training centre
Opting to invest in a property rather than renting a yard, Jennifer Bidgood decided to have her modern training centre designed and built from scratch at Chateau Gassard, near Saint Samson in Normandy.
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THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED IN - EUROPEAN TRAINER - ISSUE 42
The Heath - the headquarters of horseracing
Newmarket Heath has been fiercely protected by the Jockey Club as training grounds for some of the world's best racehorses for more than 250 years.
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THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED IN - EUROPEAN TRAINER - ISSUE 42
Changing methods for preparing NH store horses
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THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED IN - EUROPEAN TRAINER - ISSUE 41
Breaking the silence: The impact of sound and hearing
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THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED IN - EUROPEAN TRAINER - ISSUE 41
Life after racing - going for gold in other equine disciplines
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THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED IN - EUROPEAN TRAINER - ISSUE 38
Keeping it in the family - can a horse's family traits be used to a trainer's advantage?
It’s the same story at every dinner party, writes Frances J. Karon. A stranger will invariably ask, “What do you do?”, as if the response will somehow explain the very essence of one’s being. Similarly, the first question we have for the owner or trainer who tells us he has a nice yearling on the farm is, “What’s it by?”
The question is multifunctional. First, it enables us to gauge how seriously we can take this person. We will immediately discount the proud owner's opinion if the horse is by a bad stallion. Second, we make a generalisation based on the reply. If, for instance, the yearling's sire is Theatrical, we tell ourselves that it will obviously be a slow maturing turf horse who will want a route of ground.
Frances J Karon (European Trainer - issue 29 - Spring 2010)
Uncovering the value of front wraps
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Ken Snyder (14 April 2010 - Issue Number: 16)
Why do racehorses have an optimum trip?
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Dr Jeremy Naylor (16 July 2009 - Issue Number: 13)
Training with More Precision - how technology can help train a racehorse
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Bill Pressey (16 July 2009 - Issue Number: 13)