The care of athletic horses requires an understanding of the physiological demands of exercise. The science of equine exercise physiology has progressed to the state that it now provides a sound, scientific basis for much of the nutrition, biomechanics, behavior, and pharmacology in the training and care of equine athletes.

This text contains detailed sections on exercise testing, muscle physiology, biomechanics, upper and lower airway function, cardiovascular function, nutritional management, thermoregulation and exercise-associated heat stress and much, much more.