The Hidden Key to Performance? Equine Breathing and Respiratory Health
About this episode
The episode explores the impact of equine breathing and respiratory health on performance, featuring insights from experts in the field.
This podcast brings together two of the most respected voices in equine respiratory science and performance, as Dr David Marlin sits down with Jim Chiapetta for a fascinating deep dive into equine breathing, performance, lung health and the science behind nasal strips. From the origins of FLAIR® Nasal Strips in the late 1990s through to the latest research and real-world application across racing, eventing and barrel racing, this conversation explores how something as simple as supporting the horse’s nasal passages can have significant implications for breathing efficiency, recovery and respiratory welfare. Listeners will hear exclusive insights into: Why the horse’s upper airway is such a major source of resistance during exercise The link between breathing efficiency and exercise-induced pulmonary haemorrhage (EIPH) How respiratory strain contributes to long-term lung damage in performance horses Why even lower-level competition horses may benefit from respiratory support The science and studies behind nasal strips, including research from leading universities and respiratory experts Emerging ideas around breathing mechanics during recovery and even dressage performance Why…
People in this episode
Host: Dr David Marlin
Guest: Jim Chiapetta
Topics covered
- equine respiratory health
- breathing efficiency
- performance horses
- nasal strips
- exercise-induced pulmonary haemorrhage
- lung health
- recovery mechanics
Keywords
- equine breathing
- respiratory welfare
- performance
- nasal passages
- exercise
- lung damage
- competition horses
- breathing mechanics
- EIPH
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: leading universities, respiratory experts
Products: FLAIR® Nasal Strips
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