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What Is Respiratory Load in Horses?

What Is Respiratory Load in Horses?

Respiratory Load: The Work Behind Every Breath You can see the effort when your horse gallops, jumps, or accelerates around a barrel. Less obvious is the work required to breathe through that effort. As exercise...
Every Event Horse Is a Respiratory Athlete

Every Event Horse Is a Respiratory Athlete

Every Event Horse Is a Respiratory Athlete Why Easier Breathing Matters at Every Level of Eventing Eventers pay attention to the details. Conditioning. Training. Nutrition. Soundness. Recovery. Each contributes to preparing a horse for the...
The Breath of Champions: Why Respiratory Function Matters for Rodeo Speed Horses - Part 3

The Breath of Champions: Why Respiratory Function Matters for Rodeo Speed Horses - Part 3

The Breath of Champions: Why Respiratory Function Matters for Rodeo Speed Horses – Part 3 Barrel racing, roping, and other rodeo speed events demand explosive power, speed, and rapid recovery from the equine athlete. Riders...
Cat Thief wearing white FLAIR Equine Nasal Strips wins 1999 Breeders' Cup Classic race.

Honoring D. Wayne Lukas: A Legacy That Shaped Modern Racing

D. Wayne Lukas, Cat Thief with Pat Day onboard after winning the 1999 Breeders' Cup Classic As the Breeders’ Cup approaches, the thoroughbred racing world reflects on a season without one of its most influential...
Barrel racing horse and rider wearing classic purple FLAIR Equine Nasal Strips at rodeo event.

The Breath of Champions: Respiratory Conditions That Limit Performance – Part 2

Respiratory conditions are the second leading cause of poor performance in speed horses, following only musculoskeletal injuries. Conditions such as exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH), equine asthma (EA), and dynamic upper airway obstructions (UAOs) are common...
The Breath of Champions: Optimizing Respiratory Health in Rodeo Speed Horses – Part 1

The Breath of Champions: Optimizing Respiratory Health in Rodeo Speed Horses – Part 1

Rodeo speed horses—whether barrel racing, pole bending, or timed events—are among the most finely tuned athletes, combining explosive power, agility, and stamina, yet one critical aspect of their performance often goes overlooked: their respiratory system....
Eventing horse and rider Rebecca Caulfield jumping a wooden obstacle on course wearing a FLAIR Equine Nasal Strip classic turquoise

The Overlooked Impact of Respiratory Challenges in Jumping & Eventing

In 3-day eventing and jumping, a horse’s performance depends on its ability to take in and process oxygen efficiently. However, respiratory challenges often go unnoticed despite their significant impact on performance. Unlike the heart and...
Racehorse wearing black FLAIR Equine Nasal Strips galloping ahead during turf race.

Spotting the Signs of Horse Respiratory Stress

Breathing is everything for a horse—whether they’re training, competing, or simply enjoying a ride. But when horse respiratory stress sets in, it can impact their performance, recovery, and overall health. Unlike humans, during exercise horses...
Brown horse showing a dissected tan lung view to show what the Strips affect.

Help! My Horse has been Diagnosed with EIPH.

Receiving an Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH) diagnosis for your horse can be daunting.  Perhaps you've noticed a dip in performance or even spotted blood in their nostrils after a workout. While EIPH may seem overwhelming, understanding and...