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GROWING UP
“ OUR ACTIVITY IS A PROFESSION IN ITS OWN RIGHT ; IT ’ S TIME FOR IT TO BE RECOGNIZED .”
Gabriel Leenders
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GABRIEL LEENDERS
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By Clélia Moncorgé
Clélia Moncorgé ( Karisma Consulting ) braved the cold to meet Gabriel Leenders at his family domain in Jarzé . Consistently ranked in the top five NH trainers by prize-money since 2020 , Gabriel Leenders is known for his talent in training horses , securing high-level victories in France and abroad and his warm , approachable personality . Gabriel Leenders passionately explains his work with young horses when they arrive from pre-training . “ It ’ s like spelling : once you know how to spell , you ’ re good at dictation , and so on . It ’ s the same with obstacle racing . You need solid fundamentals to have well-trained horses on race day .” A few weeks before the reopening of the obstacle season , Leenders also discusses the goals for his horses , particularly the three-year-olds preparing for spring events .
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Chronicles of the World
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Vicki Gibbins – Ireland + Sales As Managing Editor of LAB Racing , Vicki Gibbins has a vast knowledge and experience of racing and the wider equestrian world . With a background specialising in bloodstock , her writing can been read in a number of publications globally , including International Thoroughbred , Racing & Sports . Vicki also represents Trackside – an on-course paddock analysis service used by Weatherbys and various other customers – and is responsible for the publication of L ’ informateur .
Romane Brionne - Australie A French expatriate in Melbourne for five years , Romane has expertise as a broker , rider , and assistant trainer . Passionate about studying performance and data , she founded her data analysis company , Race Day Ready , which is growing rapidly in Australia and Hong Kong .
Igor de Maack - Global Economy Associate director at the wealth management firm Vitalepargne , Igor de Maack is a reference in financial market analysis . He has also invested in horses ( Écurie Nininoé ) out of passion , thanks to his friendship with Fabien Rycroft ( Écurie Elag ). Initially active in harness racing , he has diversified into flat racing , notably with horses such as Lindy and Onesto .
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ROMANE BORRIONE ’ S CHRONICLE
THE TREADMILL : A MULTIFACETED ALLIED The treadmill for horses has become an essential tool in racehorse training , particularly in Australia , where its use has significantly grown in recent years . Although it represents a considerable investment - ranging from 40,000 to 80,000 Australian dollars - it is now frequently available in training centers , making it accessible to a larger number of trainers . This enthusiasm , especially pronounced in Australia , is not due to any unsuitability for European horses but rather to an increasing recognition and understanding of its numerous benefits . The treadmill allows for the collection of precise training and recovery data . Its use also makes it possible to collect lactate measurements after exercise , which is much more difficult to achieve on a traditional track . These regularly collected data provide a much deeper understanding of the horses and the physical and metabolic intensity of various exercises performed . This enables targeted adjustments to training programm . Thanks to this tool , it is possible to improve horses ’ performance without systematically increasing the intensity of track sessions , a major asset for certain horses with longer careers who are no longer in their learning phase . The adjustable incline and speed settings make it possible to design custom exercises , such as speed variations or interval gallops , which are difficult to replicate on a traditional track . These exercises target specific muscle groups , improve lactate
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