The Hidden Key to Performance? Equine Breathing and Respiratory Health

This podcast brings together two of the most respected voices in equine respiratory science and performance, as Dr David Marlin sits down with Jim Chiapetta for a fascinating deep dive into equine breathing, performance, lung health and the science behind nasal strips.

From the origins of FLAIR® Nasal Strips in the late 1990s through to the latest research and real-world application across racing, eventing and barrel racing, this conversation explores how something as simple as supporting the horse’s nasal passages can have significant implications for breathing efficiency, recovery and respiratory welfare.

Listeners will hear exclusive insights into:

• Why the horse’s upper airway is such a major source of resistance during exercise
• The link between breathing efficiency and exercise-induced pulmonary haemorrhage (EIPH)
• How respiratory strain contributes to long-term lung damage in performance horses
• Why even lower-level competition horses may benefit from respiratory support
• The science and studies behind nasal strips, including research from leading universities and respiratory experts
• Emerging ideas around breathing mechanics during recovery and even dressage performance
• Why respiratory health is often overlooked despite being central to performance and welfare

The discussion also offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at how scientific scepticism eventually gave way to widespread acceptance, with both David and Jim reflecting on the research, debates, and discoveries that helped establish nasal strips as a legitimate performance and welfare tool.

Whether you are involved in racing, eventing, endurance, dressage or simply want to better understand how horses breathe and perform, this podcast is packed with practical insights, fascinating science and thought-provoking discussion from two people who have spent decades at the forefront of equine respiratory research.

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