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Nutrition and Biochemistry

New insights in professional horse racing; “in-race” heart rate data, elevated fracture risk, hydration, nutritional and lifestyle analysis of elite professional jockeys

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Pages 441-448 | Accepted 18 Feb 2016, Published online: 12 Apr 2016

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