IGNITE 2nd Annual Sports Science for the Olympic Disciplines Seminar. IGNITE PRO MEMBERS
Sports science is the application of scientific knowledge to sports, achieved through branches of science including biomechanics, physiology and psychology, with the aims of both maximizing performance and reducing injury. Sports science has been critical for developing training programs that enhance athletic potential across a variety of human sports, and this knowledge is increasingly utilized by top athletes in the three Olympic equestrian disciplines.
During this two-day seminar, thought-leaders from both equestrian and human-centric sports will gather to discuss how to use technology to enhance precision within training programs, how athletes acquire skills, how exercise impacts the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems in human and equine athletes, and how to manage chronic injuries, among other topics.
Sports science is the application of scientific knowledge to sports, achieved through branches of science including biomechanics, physiology and psychology, with the aims of both maximizing performance and reducing injury. Sports science has been critical for developing training programs that enhance athletic potential across a variety of human sports, and this knowledge is increasingly utilized by top athletes in the three Olympic equestrian disciplines.
During this two-day seminar, thought-leaders from both equestrian and human-centric sports will gather to discuss how to use technology to enhance precision within training programs, how athletes acquire skills, how exercise impacts the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems in human and equine athletes, and how to manage chronic injuries, among other topics.
Sports science is the application of scientific knowledge to sports, achieved through branches of science including biomechanics, physiology and psychology, with the aims of both maximizing performance and reducing injury. Sports science has been critical for developing training programs that enhance athletic potential across a variety of human sports, and this knowledge is increasingly utilized by top athletes in the three Olympic equestrian disciplines.
During this two-day seminar, thought-leaders from both equestrian and human-centric sports will gather to discuss how to use technology to enhance precision within training programs, how athletes acquire skills, how exercise impacts the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems in human and equine athletes, and how to manage chronic injuries, among other topics.
The event will include:
sessions designed to give riders, trainers, grooms, veterinarians, farriers, therapists, and other support staff the tools and knowledge to maximize training benefits (for both horses and riders)
panel discussions where members of the audience can ask our experts questions and gain insight into their approaches to training and athlete management
interactive networking opportunities
group activities aimed at identifying best practices for incorporating technology into competition stables
Outputs:
Group Activities – together we will work to share ideas on how best to incorporate monitoring to enhance performance and mitigate injury risk in the stable. Experts will circulate through the room and interact with attendees to brainstorm new approaches as well as problem solve current challenges to horse management.
Media – writers from leading publications, as well as those involved in other digital media outlets, will be invited and encouraged to create content related to what they learn during the event. This aggressive knowledge translation campaign will ensure that they wider community, and not just those who travel to Ocala, can benefit from the information shared throughout the meeting.
Generation of a Video Library – talks will be filmed and be placed in an online video library for future consumption. Again, this ensures that the resources invested in making this one-day event a success will have maximum impact, not just in Florida but around the globe.
Preliminary Agenda
Sunday January 12th
08:30 Registration + Commercial Exhibits
09:00 Opening Talk and Introduction of IGNITE
09:15 Artificial Intelligence and Equine Lameness Assessment
Ali Morton DVM MSpVM University of Florida
Elin Hernlund DVM PhD DECVSMR Swedish Agricultural University
Rider / Trainer
Three 12 min talks followed by ~ 20 min panel discussion and a preparation for workshop.
10:15 Collecting Data for the Monitoring of Sport Horses
Cris Navas de Solis DVM PhD DACVIM University of Pennsylvania
Christopher Kawcak DVM PhD DACVS DACVSMR Colorado State University
Emmanuelle van Erck Westergren DVM PhD DECEVIM Equine Sports Medicine Practice
Breau Whitaker DVM Brazos Valley Equine Hospital
Three 12 min talks followed by ~ 20 min panel discussion and a preparation for workshop.
11:15 Break + Commercial Exhibits
11:45 Interaction Between Horse and Rider
Kirk Peck PT PhD CSCS CCRT CERP
Trainer
Two 12 min talks followed by ~ 10 min panel discussion and a preparation for workshop.
12:15 From the Ground Up
Bart Halsberghe DVM DACVSMR ISELP
Farrier
Two 12 min talks followed by ~ 10 min panel discussion and a preparation for workshop.
12:45 Lunch
14:00 Workshops at University of Florida WEC Equine Clinic
On a rotational base. Max 40 minutes each. Max 3 workshops each.
Artificial Intelligence and Equine Lameness Assessment
Collecting Data for the Monitoring of Sport Horses
Interaction Between Horse and Rider (might be integrated with the AI workshop)
From the Ground Up
Workshop on Supplements and Nutrition (To be decided)
17:30 Reception with appetizers
18:00 Workshop Evaluation, Lessons Learned
18:30 Panel Discussion on the Future of Equestrian Sports – Where are we now and where are we going?
With: Max Corcoran, Emmanuelle van Erck, Elin Herlund, Robin Bell, Tamie Smith, Matt
Durham, Tim Worden, Tim Ober, Lauren Schnabel, Kirk Peck, UF Athletics Team, Trainer,
Rider?
Moderators: Mark Revenaugh / Tim Worden
19:45 Networking
Monday January 13th
08:30 Registration + Commercial Exhibits
09:00 How Do Orthobiologics Change the Way We Treat Horses?
The science behind orhtobiologics Lauren Schnabel
Orthobiologics in day to day practice Tim Ober
Learning from our practical experiences Mark Revenaugh
Three 12 min talks followed by ~ 20 min panel discussion
10:15 Exercise For Equine Athletes
Exercise-induced bone remodelling – Chris Kawcak
How do horses jump? - Trainer, Elin Hernlund
How does tendon generate energy in galloping horses and why does it matter?
Three 12 min talks followed by ~ 20 min panel discussion
11:15 Break + Commercial Exhibits
11:30 Exercise For Human Athletes
What are the main components of athlete preparation and what can be learned from human
athletes? – Tim Worden
How do you build athlete monitoring into your daily workflow? - University of Florida team
coach
Practical advice from a high-level coach – University of Florida team coach
Three 12 min talks followed by ~ 20 min panel discussion
12:30 Lunch + Networking + Commercial Exhibits
13:30 Challenging Conditions
Heat stress and cooling down horses with implanted thermal chips - Joe Pagan
Respiratory challenges in sport horses – Emmanuelle van Erck
Traveling with horses - Max Corcoran
Three 12 min talks followed by ~ 20 min panel discussion
14:30 Using Data to Improve Athletes
Analyzing performance data – Matt Wahrburton
Using AI to monitor eventing horses, at FEI competition - Elin Hernlund
Workload data in eventing horses - Cris Navas / Chris Kawcak
Three 12 min talks followed by ~ 20 min panel discussion
15:30 Break (coffee and snacks) + Commercial Exhibits
15:45 Final Session
Building a team around athletes - UF trainer
Strategies for assessing human and equine interaction – Kirk Peck
Prepare horses and works with rider and trainers as a team veterinarian - Robin Bell
Three 12 min talks followed by ~ 20 min panel discussion
16:45 Closing Remarks