Why the French are so amazing at endurance

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Have you followed the World Endurance Championships 2024? If you didn't, have a look at the different media available. A start in the dark in a huge thunderstorm and then 160 km of tough muddy conditions, really testing all combinations at this top level of our sport. Being a Dutchie in the UK, I supported 2 countries, cheering on both the Dut...

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ITEH4 Energy: Glycogen en fatty acids (mitochondria)

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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 ...

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ITEH4 - Energy: Glycogen en fatty acids (mitochondria)

ITEH4 - Energy: Glycogen en fatty acids (mitochondria)

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 ...

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Workbook Series 2 Inside the endurance horse

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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...

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Workbook Series 2 Inside the endurance horse

Workbook Series 2 Inside the endurance horse

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...

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TPFE7 Aerobic threshold and anaerobic threshold

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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....

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TPFE7 - Aerobic threshold and anaerobic threshold

TPFE7 - Aerobic threshold and anaerobic threshold

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....

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ITEH3 Muscles Type 1 and 2

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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...

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ITEH3 - Muscles Type 1 and 2

ITEH3 - Muscles Type 1 and 2

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...

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ITEH1 What is inside will define the “talent” for endurance

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  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...

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ITEH1 - What is inside will define the “talent” for endurance

ITEH1 - What is inside will define the “talent” for endurance

  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...

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Intro series 2: Inside the endurance horse

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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...

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