At the risk of preaching to the converted, as a few people are still sending me articles, often written by…
Author: David Marlin
David Marlin
Dr David Marlin is a physiologist and biochemist who has worked in academia, research and professional sport. He has worked in the equestrian and veterinary world and in human sport, healthcare, medicine and exercise science. In 1989 David obtained his PhD from the UK’s leading sports university, Loughborough University following a four-year study on the responses of Thoroughbred racehorses to exercise and training, undertaken at the renowned Animal Health Trust in Newmarket. You can read David's full biography in the Our Website section.
Dr David Marlin’s top tips to help you manage your dog in the heat – a few simple principles can…
If the weather changes suddenly your horse/pony will not be acclimatised and can be at greater risk of heat exhaustion/heat…
On Wednesday I was at Loughborough University (where my PhD is from) to help Tracy Bye with her doctoral research…
Research Paper PrePrint – A comparison of the metabolic cost of the three phases of the one-day event in female…
Can vitamin C help my horse breathe? 1) YES! Vitamin C is the horse’s main lung antioxidant defence. 2) Horses…
Research Paper PrePrint – An investigation into the daily level of voluntary activity of stabled riding school horses. Authors: H. Browna*,…
Research Paper PrePrint – Heart Rates Of Horses During Competitive Dressage Authors: Rachel J Williams*, Rachael E Chandler and David J…
The Sound of Silence?How much noise do ear bonnets/acoustic ears really block out? We tested a range. Did you know…
Do horses have coping mechanisms? Stereotypic behaviours and how to manage them. Dr Carissa Wickens and Dr Camie Heleski In this…