Training · Analytics

Designing Training Programs with Real-Time Data

Connect workloads, recovery notes, and competition targets so every horse follows a personalized plan.

May 21, 2024 · 11 min readLiam O'Rourke, Product Lead
Dressage rider working with a horse at sunrise

Map your macro cycle

Plot competition windows, travel, and rest blocks. Our macro templates adjust automatically when dates change so you keep periodization integrity.

Assign color-coded phases (conditioning, skill, taper) so the entire team understands the goal of every week.

Track workloads on mobile

Log duration, arena surface, rider effort, weather, and heart-rate notes from the arena. Attach slow-motion clips for gait analysis or remote vet consults.

Each entry rolls up into training load charts, helping you identify spikes before they become injuries.

Review and adjust

Compare workloads to performance KPIs—speed, jump faults, recovery behavior—to catch fatigue early.

Share interactive reports with owners so changes are approved fast and documented for future seasons.

Collaboration rituals

Host a 15-minute weekly stand-up between trainers, vets, and grooms using Horse Notebook dashboards as the agenda.

Log key decisions and next steps in the comments so absent team members can catch up asynchronously.

Template bundle

Download the conditioning, strength, and taper templates from the Resources hub and duplicate them per discipline. Each template comes with workload thresholds and example drills.

Nutrition and recovery

Log feed adjustments, supplements, and hydration protocols alongside training metrics so you can correlate fuel with performance peaks.

Record body condition scores and vet recovery notes to ensure every horse gets enough downtime between high-intensity blocks.

KPIs that keep teams aligned

Monitor rolling 7-day workload, perceived exertion, and competition readiness scores directly inside Horse Notebook dashboards.

Share KPI snapshots with owners before major shows so expectations are rooted in real data, not gut feel.

Training FAQ

Can multiple trainers edit the same plan? Yes—every update is tracked so you always know who changed what.

How do I manage horses at different facilities? Create location tags and filter dashboards per site, ensuring each program stays on track.

What about video analysis? Upload clips or link to your preferred video platform directly from the workout log.