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Date: 10 May 2017
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Survey on the effectiveness of equine calmers commonly used in the UK

Poster presented at the 8th European Health and Nutrition Conference in Antwerp, Belgium, March 2017 Equine calmers represent a large proportion of the equine supplement market. However, despite this, there are relatively few studies reporting the efficacy of these products and furthermore there is no structured information on the potential for adverse events (“side-effects”). The purpose of this online survey was to
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Date: 19 Feb 2016
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Does it make sense to have a 75kg minimum weight in endurance at FEI 3* and 4* Level?

Does it make sense to have a 75kg minimum weight in endurance at FEI 3* and 4* Level? Dr David Marlin Minimum weight carriage was an important feature of both show-jumping and the speed & endurance phase of eventing competition in the early days of the sports. For a long time both disciplines used a weight of 165lbs (75kg), which seems to have its origins in the average weight of a Cavalry soldier with kit. The m
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Date: 10 Feb 2016
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Why does everyone who has horses now hate starch?

WHY DOES EVERYONE WHO HAS HORSES NOW HATE STARCH? OK, I apologise! This was aimed to get your attention smile emoticon But, it is true that there has been a big campaign by lots of feed companies and people against starch in the past decade and I’m not convinced the rationale is correct, let alone the science. I’ve recently seen some very misleading statements about starch and energy from feed and supplem
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About David

Dr David Marlin is a scientist with more than 20 years experience in physiology and biochemistry. His specialist areas include exercise physiology, respiratory and cardiovascular physiology and disease, thermoregulation, physiological measurement, imaging and diagnostic devices. He has worked with a variety of species including horses, dogs, cats and human subjects. One of David's highest profile projects was the research into the effects of heat and humidity in the lead up to the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games.

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