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The quest for optimal performance is paramount in the competitive arena of equine sports. A significant challenge in this pursuit is Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH), a condition that, although not a disease, significantly impacts the health and performance of horses in high-stakes disciplines such as Barrel racing, Horse racing, Show Jumping, and Eventing. Understanding EIPH Across D …

Uniquely, the horse is an obligate nasal breather. This makes it a challenge to meet the increased oxygen demand required for maximal exercise, which increases in direct proportion to running speed, requiring the movement of approximately two 5-gallon buckets of air into and out of the horse's lungs every second. The increased demand is further exacerbated when the soft tissues overlying the …