RACEHORSE PERFORMANCE
Racehorses demonstrate some of the most specialise and elite evolutions to performance that exists in the world.
How to support racehorses?
Racehorses demonstrate, on a regular basis, the peak speed and power of horses specialised to this role. Part of this specialisation means their bodies are pushed to the limit, as any athlete's would be.
The long and short term cyclical nature of the racehorse's career - racing every 2 weeks in between periods of spelling and building up fitness again suggests their bodies go through great changes and developments. Monitoring muscle response to these changes, as well as potential pain build up or changes in biomechanics is vital to catching problems early and addressing them swiftly.
The extra 1%
Racehorse trainers are regularly looking for that extra "edge" or 1% added value to offer their team of racers. Veterinary Physiotherapy offers this in spades.
The sheer output of power that racehorses deliver on race day, gallops, jump outs and even track work warrants regular and experienced assessment and treatment. The risk factors to this work include repetitive strain – in NSW races travel clockwise, which creates greater repetitive load to the right side of the body. Monitoring and treating this and any changes that this may bring about can help to catch injuries early as well as maintains a high level of welfare and comfort for these horses.
