FEI Videos on Heat & Humidity

Peter

5 years ago

Heat and Humidity is something that we deal with all the time in South East Asia. Now the FEI has a new video series on preparing and competing horses in hot and humid climates.

Developed by the FEI in collaboration with medical and veterinary experts, the eight-part animated Beat the Heat series provides tips for both human and equine athletes, as well as all members of the community who are also required to travel and work/perform in hot and humid environments.

Three episodes have been released so far:

EPISODE 1

Equestrian Sport in hot and humid environments

For everyone to be safe and able to perform at the top of their game, it’s important to understand heat and humidity, and how they can affect humans and horses, especially in a sporting context.

This first episode of our Beat the Heat series will drive you through all basic notions and facts about competing in hot and humid environments so that you can start your journey in mastering these challenging conditions and get the best out of them!

EPISODE 2

Equine Preparation at Home

A good preparation is key to a great competition for your horse, and when heat and humidity are part of the equation, it becomes even more crucial.

In this video we will show you how to handle acclimatisation, nutrition and cooling techniques for optimal results with your horse, and we highly recommend you to start as soon as possible while in your home country.

EPISODE 3

Self-Preparation at Home

Humans are also greatly affected by heat and humidity. As an Athlete, Official, volunteer or staff member, you will be exposed to these very challenging climate conditions and need to prepare accordingly.

This video will introduce you to the 3 main techniques to master while still at home, to get ready and be at your best for competition: acclimatisation, hydration and cooling.

The series can be viewed on FEI Campus; registration is not required.

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