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Hartpury Outreach for Schools & Colleges

Equine

The equine athlete: heart rate monitoring

The equine heart works incredibly hard and is extremely efficient and powerful. A horse’s heart rate can increase from 30bpm at resting, to 240bpm at gallop while reaching speeds of 30mph. This interactive workshop looks at uses of heart rate monitoring in the equine athlete, and the practical application of using technology to monitor heart rate in the exercising horse. Equipment required: Protective footwear such as strong boots or trainers. Legs must be covered (no skirts/ shorts). Duration: 45 to 60 minutes Year groups: College years:

Equine health and disease – haematology analysis The function of the immune system and how it defends the equine body relies on blood components such as white blood cells to attack foreign bodies and maintain equine health. To do this there must be the right structure, function and sufficient amounts of these white blood cells in order to defend the body. We will examine blood smears to assess the presence of these important cell types and consider their structure and function in prevalent equine disease issues. Equipment required: No open-toe shoes. Legs must be covered (no skirts/shorts). Hair is to be tied back. Duration: 45 to 60 minutes Year groups: College years:

Method of delivery: Face-to-face on campus.

Method of delivery: Face-to-face on campus.