ACMEQU505 — Manage fitness in horses

1 Assess physiological and structural adaptations of horse musculoskeletal system to conditioning

• 1.1Identify anatomical and physiological effect of conditioning program on adaptations in major body systems of horses
• 1.2Assess structural differences in physical appearance and muscling between conditioned and unconditioned horses
• 1.3Determine strategies and techniques to use for conditioning horses

2 Assess changes to the cardiovascular and respiratory systems in response to conditioning

• 2.1Arrange for blood tests to be taken and analysed for indicators of fitness and response to training, in consultation with veterinary experts
• 2.2Use heart rate monitors or stethoscopes, using safe, low stress horse handling techniques, to evaluate horse fitness and response to training
• 2.3Monitor and record heart rate pre-exercise and post-exercise to determine impact of exercise and competition and to track changes in fitness
• 2.4Measure and record respiratory rates following exercise to evaluate impact of exercise and track changes in fitness
• 2.5Investigate training and conditioning techniques to improve lung function and gas exchange efficiency, and apply where appropriate

3 Monitor and evaluate physiological outcomes of conditioning and exercise programs

• 3.1Determine and document conditioning and fitness goals
• 3.2Monitor and adapt program on a regular basis to ensure short-term and long-term goals are achieved
• 3.3Develop and implement a training and conditioning program to achieve required physiological adaptations
• 3.4Identify and manage exercise-related illness and injury

4 Evaluate contribution of feed sources on energy production in exercising horses

• 4.1Evaluate nutrient sources for their potential contribution to horse energy needs relative to exercise program, intensity and duration
• 4.2Evaluate nutritional supplements suitable for inclusion in diets of horses undergoing a fitness program

5 Manage fatigue in horses

• 5.1Identify causes of fatigue in exercising horses and develop measures to prevent or manage fatigue during training and competition
• 5.2Identify signs and effects of fatigue, and develop measures to minimise harm to the horse

6 Monitor and manage thermoregulation efficiency in exercising horses

• 6.1Develop and implement strategies to prevent over-heating during training and competition schedule
• 6.2Identify signs of over-heating in horses and take appropriate and rapid measures to provide relief
• 6.3Ensure that horses are kept appropriately hydrated during exercise, travel and competition
• 6.4Identify signs of dehydration in horses and take appropriate and rapid measures to provide relief

7 Manage spelling and resumption of work in horses

• 7.1Incorporate planned periods of rest into design of training and competition schedules
• 7.2Arrange rest or spelling periods to minimise loss of fitness
• 7.3Develop and implement strategies to manage transition from work to spelling
• 7.4Monitor health and welfare of horses being spelled

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