Frequency CONCLUSION

From last post here are minimal frequency conclusions for individual physiologic processes that may be happening in bone as a result of equine speed work:

contraction/compaction (increase density) of the mineral lattice: 8 DAYS

increase in bone glue proteins that hold everything together: 8 DAYS

adherence between some fibrils creating a stronger structure: 5 DAYS

realignment of fibrils/osteons and rearrangement of materials in optimum directions: 5 DAYS

speed up of calcification/ossification/cell repair due to heat and dilation of circulatory structures: 6 DAYS

Reaching these conclusions was complex, and unsurprisingly, analysis of these conclusions also presents a bevy of possibilities. Acknowledge that the above processes are probably unequal in their importance. How much weight then to give to each one? The above processes are expressed in terms of "bare minimums", which means e.g. that if we need do speed work within 8 DAYS to get the benefit since on the 9th day the possible benefit has disappeared, we are nevertheless on the 8th day getting the least amount of benefit that is available. The latter conclusion would seem almost to militate against an overall 8 day conclusion to minimal frequency.

Even though I have identified "rearrangement and alignment" of bone materials at the nano level the probably most important aspect of obtaining FR (fracture resistance), it is my belief that the above listed processes work in concert. There is a synergy between them that produces the final product, and hence each has an extreme importance that we must take note of.

In a logical sense this would cause us to take the lowest number of days--which is 5 days--as our minimum.

Ahh, but here is where we get some practical help from the real world of horse racing. The above process due to lack of knowledge and lack of research are primarily theoretical and mostly my own theories, though it bears repeating that the conclusions are fairly well educated guess work. We may, however, compare these conclusions based on theories of equine physiology with the results that trainers are getting at the race track.

In this post:

http://ratherrapid.blogspot.com/2009/01/trainer-summariesa-continuing-post.html

extensive trainer stats were compiled from the trainer's own websites. How do the real world results compare with the theoretical conclusions based on physiology?

Training:

Sat. 12/11: Off. With the bottom end of the Minnesota Blizzard of 2010--18 inches of snow there, 1 inch here--hitting north KC along with 40 mph wind gusts and temps down to 12 degrees, we may give the horses two or three days off after fairly rigorous training since 10/1.