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.

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



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