This is the first in a series of articles I wrote for the EGB endurance magazine in 2023. I have added it as a blog as well for you to enjoy and use. You can find all follow up articles in the Free GE Community, so have a look there for a lot of information. I (well, really hubby and me 😉 ) bought a new car. Our older (very fuel-efficient) diesel n...
In this tutorial we will really focus on how the energy to propel the horse forward is being created and the difference between the different substrates. Glycogen and fatty acids are the main fuel for the muscles (in a way, because the real source of energy is ATP, a molecule that is made out of the fuel sources. We will talk about the ...
In this tutorial we will really focus on how the energy to propel the horse forward is being created and the difference between the different substrates. Glycogen and fatty acids are the main fuel for the muscles (in a way, because the real source of energy is ATP, a molecule that is made out of the fuel sources. We will talk about the ...
The workbook for this series is more of a handout than a workbook, it gives you a summary of the information that is in the tutorials of this series.You can download the workbook and print if you like, and like the others:Please do not share the workbook with anyone. They have been a lot of work for me to make and they are just for you guys!! Downl...
The workbook for this series is more of a handout than a workbook, it gives you a summary of the information that is in the tutorials of this series.You can download the workbook and print if you like, and like the others:Please do not share the workbook with anyone. They have been a lot of work for me to make and they are just for you guys!! Downl...
Using a heartrate monitor can give you vital information about your horse, about his general wellbeing, training and fitness levels. In this tutorial, I will discuss different uses for your heartrate monitor using a baseline, understanding zones, Vmax and average heartrates. And of course recovery. I will also tell you about the limitations h...
Using a heartrate monitor can give you vital information about your horse, about his general wellbeing, training and fitness levels. In this tutorial, I will discuss different uses for your heartrate monitor using a baseline, understanding zones, Vmax and average heartrates. And of course recovery. I will also tell you about the limitations h...
The basic principles of training work for any type of training, strength, speed or stamina. But how we apply them and perhaps even more importantly, when we apply them wil determine what kind of athlete we are creating. Intrinsic factors always play a part: some have more sprint qualities, whilst others have the perfect genetic make up for long distance.
Perhaps a slightly trickier tutorial as it is a bit more abstract compared to other tutorials. But it is very good to have an idea of what the aerobic and anaerobic thresholds are and what they can mean for your training. What we want to do in endurance is to create an equine athlete that can do a (very) long distance without getting fatigued....
Perhaps a slightly trickier tutorial as it is a bit more abstract compared to other tutorials. But it is very good to have an idea of what the aerobic and anaerobic thresholds are and what they can mean for your training. What we want to do in endurance is to create an equine athlete that can do a (very) long distance without getting fatigued....
Muscle type 1 and 2 are also called red and white muscles, or slow and fast twitch muscles. I prefer type 1 and 2 because it leaves more room to distinguish the different abilities of especially the type 2 group. The type 1 muscle is really "the endurance" muscle, some horseshave a lot of this type because of their breed. But to use these...
Muscle type 1 and 2 are also called red and white muscles, or slow and fast twitch muscles. I prefer type 1 and 2 because it leaves more room to distinguish the different abilities of especially the type 2 group. The type 1 muscle is really "the endurance" muscle, some horseshave a lot of this type because of their breed. But to use these...
In this first tutorial I will try to help you think about what qualities your horse might have, by explaining more about what are the "endurance" factors in an athlete .And as there are many forms of endurance, the intrinsic genetic inheritance your horse has been given through its breed and parents need not limit what you can do togeth...
In this first tutorial I will try to help you think about what qualities your horse might have, by explaining more about what are the "endurance" factors in an athlete .And as there are many forms of endurance, the intrinsic genetic inheritance your horse has been given through its breed and parents need not limit what you can do togeth...
This video will tell you all you can expect when you purchase the series " Inside your endurance horse" In this series, we will talk about a lot of the physiological processes that are part of doing sports, and of course with our focus on endurance riding. Knowing about that is going on inside our horse when we work it will help you under...
As an equestrian sports coach (focusing on endurance) it is always interesting to visit rides without taking part as a competitor. My previous blog (Exercise physiology 1: the importance of warming up for our energy stores) was about my experiences at a ride I was helping out at. I talked about the importance of a proper warming up by comparing our...
As an equestrian sports coach (focusing on endurance) it is always interesting to visit rides without taking part as a competitor. Crewing or volunteering can give fascinating insights into what some endurance riders get up to. It helps me finding issues people might need help with, and I can give something back to the ride organisers that ar...
