| dc.description.abstract | ÖSSZEFOGLALÁS
Az ügetőszakág még a lóversenynek is egy speciális szelete, amely mind a szabály- zat, mind a használt felszerelések, de még a lovak jellegzetességei tekintetében is eltér a ló- és lovassportok egyéb területeitől. Az ügetőpályán megforduló állator- vosok – néhány bennfentes kollégától eltekintve – nincsenek felkészülve az ügető sportra jellemző egyedi szemléletre, ami megnehezítheti a kommunikációt a tréner, a tulajdonos és az állatorvos között. A szerzők célja, hogy bemutassa az ügető lovak napi rutinjának, tréningezésének és az egész ügető sportágnak az alapjait, hogy ezzel támpontot adjon az ügető lovakat ellátó állatorvosoknak, hogy otthonosabban és rutinosabban tudjanak mozogni és tanácsot adni ebben a közegben.
SUMMARY
Harness racing is a popular form of horse racing where horses trot or pace while pulling a two-wheeled cart called a sulky, driven by a driver. Horses must maintain their gait throughout the race, as breaking into a gallop can lead to disqualification. This form of horse racing is a specialized field, and the experience is that many equestrian veterinarians are not familiar with this environment, which makes communication with the trainer and owner difficult. Training harness horses involves several key components which are worth knowing in order to be able to give effective and useful veterinary advice concerning a trotting horse. The daily training of Standardbred horses aims to ensure that they are in peak physical condition and can maintain their gait consistently throughout a race. Early training includes introducing the horse to the harness and sulky, and ensuring the horse maintains the correct gait. Physical conditioning is crucial and involves building the horse's stamina through long, slow jogs, incorporating faster training sessions to build speed. Advanced training techniques, such as interval training—alternating between high-intensity and low-intensity workouts— are also used to enhance the horse's fitness. A conscious veterinarian must understand the individual needs of each horse and should monitor their health and determine the treatment plan based on the special circumstances. Effective communica- tion between the trainer, the driver, the owner and the veterinarian ensures the well-being and optimal performance of the horse. The purpose of this study is to provide an insight into the world of trotting racing and thereby possibly help the veterinarians working there. | en_US |
