July - September 2020 - issue 70
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Denis Hogan - TopSpec Trainer of the Quarter
Breandán Ó hUallacháin talks to Denis Hogan about his sprinting sensation - Sceptical.
The Curragh-based trainer explains to Lissa Oliver how his global racing business has been affected during the coronavirus shutdown.
Nutrition - starch v fibre intake
Catherine Rudenko explains how to rein in your complex carb intake for times when work drops, or when returning from injury.
Dr. Russell Mackechnie-Guire looks at the different types of bridles at the trainers’ disposal and what works best for which type of horse.
What we've learnt from the coronavirus shutdown
Alysen Miller explains its impact on how trainers have been able to train. Are there any measures that they’d keep in the 'new normal' because they actually work better?
Minimising serious fractures of the racehorse fetlock
Celia Marr updates us on the results of a symposium of international experts, aiming to devise measures which could be used internationally to reduce the risk of catastrophic fractures associated with the fetlock joint.
Hay quality - sampling and testing protocols
Alan Creighton gives an update about a completed study of hay which was being fed by many of the leading racehorse trainers in Ireland and the UK.
Dr. Paull Khan reports on the pandemic’s effects on Europe’s smaller racing nations and their trainers and especially looks at the experience of the smaller countries.
What is radiofrequency therapy?
Helen Walsh introduces radiofrequency therapy which is used for reducing pain, managing inflammation, aiding tissue repair and reducing muscle spasm.
The differences between a healthy/unhealthy biome
Carol Hughes explains how every common gastrointestinal disease can be linked back to disturbances of the gut bacteria. Currently, new gene technology is driving research at an intense rate, providing new insights into the equine microbial community and providing both trainer and the vet with a powerful and accurate analytical tool to improve health and manage disease.
Sally Ann Grassick explains how racing fans kept connected with what was going on behind the closed doors of training yards around Europe.
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April - June 2020 - issue 69
IN THIS ISSUE -
John Gilmore portrays French trainer Stephane Wattel, who only came into racing after his school days had ended and had never even ridden a horse before.
TopSpec Trainer of the Quarter
Lissa Oliver talks to David Cottin about Easysland’s Cross Country Chase success, the first Cheltenham Festival win of his training career.
Girth development - what's being done to adapt this key piece of tack
Dr. Russell Mackechnie-Guire shows how girths have been scientifically proven to have an impact on performance. Groundbreaking research has revealed the effect girths can have on the locomotion of the galloping racehorse.
Lissa Oliver investigates the effects of substance abuse and secondary knock-on effects for the racing industry due to the risk of cross-contamination. Alcohol and drug dependency has been a recognised aspect of the racing world but is becoming more of an issue due to the introduction of testing and more awareness of underlying causes and tragic consequences.
Nutrition - “bon appétit” - maintaining appetite throughout the season
Establishing what a normal appetite looks like, Catherine Rudenko examines ways to encourage and maintain appetite throughout a season. The best planned feeding program in the world is of no use if the horse simply does not eat as required to sustain performance.
Professional development for trainers
Lissa Oliver investigates if we should fear or embrace continuing professional development. CPD is mandatory in many professions. Just how do our industry professionals continue to learn?
How PET scanning reduces catastrophic fractures
Dr. Mathieu Spriet updates us on the installation of a PET scanner at Santa Anita Park, the iconic Southern California racetrack, currently under public and political pressure due to a high number of horse fatalities. PET is the latest advance in equine imaging specifically designed to image horse legs.
Captivating the next generation of racehorse owners
Lissa Oliver investigates ways of captivating the younger age group as the next generation of racehorse owners and why only golf has an older average television audience age. Horse racing does nothing to engender a rift between young and old.
Outlook for stem cell therapy role in tendon regeneration
Debbie Guest is looking into the different treatments for horse tendon injuries that have been tested over the years and why currently none of them have resulted in significant improvements.
News from the European Mediterranean Horseracing Federation
Dr. Paull Khan reports on the Asian Racing Conference in Cape Town, the concept of stewarding from a remote ‘bunker’ and the Saudi Cup experience.
Staying power - is the French staying race division running out of steam?
John Gilmore fills us in on one of the potential reasons why the French staying race division is tiring down and that is the lack of quality middle distance horses being trained in France over the past few years.
Sally Ann Grassick explains what is behind her Thoroughbred Tales concept.
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January - March 2020 - issue 68
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October - December 2019 - issue 67
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July - September 2019 - issue 66
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April - June 2019 - issue 65
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January - March 2019 - issue 64
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October - December 2018 - issue 63
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July - September 2018 - issue 62
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April - June 2018 - issue 61
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January - March 2018 - issue 60
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October - December 2017 - issue 59
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July - September 2017 - issue 58
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April - June 2017 - issue 57
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January - March 2017 - issue 56
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October - December 2016 - issue 55
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July - September 2016 - issue 54
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April - June 2016 - issue 53
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January - March 2016 - issue 52
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October - December 2015 - issue 51
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