Structural Considerations: Overview of Performance and Sports Medicine. Comparative Aspects of Exercise Physiology. Conformation, Gait, And Biomechanics. Energetics and Performance. Hematology and Biochemistry. Respiratory System- Anatomy, Physiology and Adaptations to Exercise and Training. Cardiovascular System- Anatomy, Physiology and Adaptations to Exercise and Training. Muscle-Anatomy, Physiology and Adaptations to Exercise and Training.

Thermoregulation. Practical Considerations: Nutrition and the Athletic Horse. Evaluation of Performance Potenital. Clinical Exercise Testing. Assessing Fitness During Trainign. Assessment of the Poor Performance Horse. New Diagnostic Modalities in Equine Sports Medicine. Lameness- Approaches to Therapy and Rehabilitation.

Transport Stress. Training Regimens- Overview, Throroughbred Training, Standardbred Training, Endurance Training, Eventing Training, Showjumping. Drugs and Performance.