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The benefits of salt

Anything and everything you need to know about the use of salt in horses For being such a simple molecule—a mere ion of sodium joined with a single ion of chlorine to make sodium chloride (NaCl)—the crystalline chemical known as salt causes much con…

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First published in European Trainer issue 57 - April '17 - June '17

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Staff Pensions - Safeguarding the future

As government resources become increasingly stretched throughout Europe, the guarantee of a reasonable state pension decreases. Private individuals have been encouraged to take out private pension plans to safeguard their standard of living in retir…

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First published in European Trainer issue 57 - April '17 - June '17

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Training: Continuing Education for New York trainers

Everyone’s worst anxiety dream – being back in school – has become reality for New York’s thoroughbred trainers. A rule approved by the New York State Gaming Commission in mid-December mandates that all thoroughbred trainers and assistant trainers h…

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First published in European Trainer issue 57 - April '17 - June '17

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Greece becomes EMHF member

With unanimous support from the existing membership, the Jockey Club of Greece has been accepted into the European and Mediterranean Horseracing Federation as its 28th member. I visited their offices and the country’s sole racecourse, at Markopoulo …

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First published in European Trainer issue 57 - April '17 - June '17

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Don't forget the jockey: Horse-jockey interaction in racing

AbstractThe interaction between horse and jockey in racing is a fundamental partnership that can be optimised to achieve peak performance. Performance benefits have been demonstrated for major changes in jockey technique such as the change from seat…

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First published in European Trainer issue 57 - April '17 - June '17

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Profile: Dr Lynn Hillyer - The veterinary chief of Irish racing

Dr Lynn Hillyer, European Horserace Scientific Liaison Committee – Ireland’s Modern Weapon In The Challenge For Equine Welfare The appointment last year by the Irish Turf Club of Dr Lynn Hillyer PhD, BVSc CertEM(IntMed), MRCVS as chief Veterinary of…

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First published in European Trainer issue 57 - April '17 - June '17

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No foot no horse - the influence of diet on the hoof

The expression ‘no foot no horse’ is one that has stood the test of time, and discussions about hoof shape, horn quality, and foot conformation continue to dominate in the thoroughbred racing and breeding industry.  Thoroughbreds in particular …

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First published in European Trainer issue 57 - April '17 - June '17

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Man o'War - The first 100 years

FJK 3 February 2017 8:45a Man o’ War “To someone like myself, who had not been around long enough to see Man o’ War race, he was a legendary horse, a monument, a part of the history I had read on American racing. I was excited, too, but not prepared…

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First published in European Trainer issue 57 - April '17 - June '17

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Diagnosis of laryngeal problems: hocus pocus or cutting edge science?

Recurrent laryngeal neuropathy (RLN) is the correct term for the condition better known as roaring or laryngeal hemiplegia. It is extremely common in thoroughbreds and represents one of the major causes of poor performance or jockey-reported noise. …

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First published in European Trainer issue 57 - April '17 - June '17

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Racecourse Security - Does it pass the test?

A friend's story casts some light on the value placed on racecourse stable security back in the ‘80s. As you've probably guessed, that value was not high. One track, which didn't issue tickets for access to cheaper enclosures, had regulars who liked…

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First published in European Trainer issue 57 - April '17 - June '17

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TRM Trainer of the Quarter - Didier Guillemin

Didier Guillemin, based at Hippodrome des Grands Pins in Mont de Marsan, South West France has recently celebrated his first Group 1 victory out of France in the Al Quoz Sprint at Meydan with 20-1 outsider The Right Man.   Owned by Pegase Blood…

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First published in European Trainer issue 57 - April '17 - June '17

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White powder racing in St Moritz. Europe's highest racecourse

WHITE TURF What it takes to race on the snow in St Moritz the most. The majority of jump jockeys, past and present, can probably be classed as adrenaline junkies on some level, so when one of the best of his generation – Jamie Osborne, now a success…

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First published in European Trainer issue 56 - January '17 - March '17

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Paternal Age - the effects of a sire's age on progeny performance

ATERNAL age has been found to have a variety of adverse effects on offspring characteristics, including the prevalence of mental disorders and decreased intelligence, in multiple other species such as humans and mice. The probable cause is the large…

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First published in European Trainer issue 56 - January '17 - March '17

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TRM Trainer of the Quarter - Gordon Elliott

Trainer of the Quarter GORDON ELLIOTT The TRM Trainer of the Quarter award has been won by Gordon Elliott. Elliott and his team will receive a selection of products from the internationallyacclaimed range of TRM supplements, as well as a bottle of f…

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First published in European Trainer issue 56 - January '17 - March '17

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Acting up - the psychology of why horses can act up before a race

AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ The psychology behind starting gate jitters Pre-competition rituals can be witnessed in even the most seasoned competitor in almost every sport. From slapping their sticks and fussing with seemingly every single piece of equipment …

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First published in European Trainer issue 56 - January '17 - March '17

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Staff focus - working on regulations and hours

The demand for increased fixtures may be healthy for the industry and attract more horses in training, but the extra hours they entail pose a headache for trainers and staff, as strict regulations on the arrangement of working hours must be adhered …

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First published in European Trainer issue 56 - January '17 - March '17

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The new weight for age scale - why the changes?

In September 2016 the European Pattern Committee (EPC) announced a new weight-for-age scale, which will be implemented across Europe from 2017. This comes as a result of the long-held argument that three-year-olds enjoy greater success than older ho…

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First published in European Trainer issue 56 - January '17 - March '17

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Gait and lameness analysis - the Singapore way

Although one of the most common issues affecting racehorses, lameness is also one of the hardest to quantify. A two-year study in Singapore aims to find out whether regular measurement of a horse’s gait can be used to predict musculoskeletal injury.…

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First published in European Trainer issue 56 - January '17 - March '17

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Racehorse Owners - our survey says......

What do Owners want from Trainers? Some may feel there is an obvious answer to this question, but major surveys of past and present British and Irish owners last year revealed that the ownertrainer relationship is not solely founded on getting owner…

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First published in European Trainer issue 56 - January '17 - March '17

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Condylar Fractures - how early detection can reduce raceday breakdowns

While the thoroughbred racehorse is the perfect example of athletic form and function, due to the biomechanical forces involved at full gallop musculoskeletal failure has the potential to be life-threatening. Aside from the welfare considerations an…

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First published in European Trainer issue 56 - January '17 - March '17

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