HOW IT WORKS

Not more to learn — Just more to gain.
Carrots works with your routine, not against it.

You train. We collect.

The data shown here was pulled directly from a trainer’s existing E-Trakka setup — no changes to their routine, no extra effort.

Carrots integrates seamlessly with the tools you already use. With secure, NDA-protected access to your existing E-Trakka account, we automatically collect and process each session as it’s logged — no screenshots, no uploads, no disruption to your workflow.

From there, we build a secure, private performance database for your stable. We benchmark every horse, track metrics across preps, flag trends, and give you instant access to deep insights — all without lifting a finger.

No new software. No tech learning curve.
Just train like you always do — Carrots handles the rest.

You get feedback. Instantly.

As soon as a session is logged, Carrots delivers a clean summary showing how the horse performed — plus any flags or standout results to be aware of.

Every key metric is stacked against the horse’s past performance and its current handicap benchmark, so you’ll know immediately if they’re improving, plateauing, or ready for more. We also flag whether the session was challenging enough — or if it left room for more.

No deep dive required — anything worth noticing is already highlighted for you.

Then we wrap it up with a plain-English owner update you can send in seconds.
It’s fast, smart, and tracks every trend so you don’t have to.

  • 🟠 Quick Summary

    HORSE_X delivered a high-effort session with excellent post-exertion recovery, but signs of inefficiency in mid-session speed and elevated metabolic cost suggest conditioning imbalances.

    🟠 Session Snapshot

    Effort 7.0/10 (Vₘₐₓ 6.2 + HR 7.8) • Recovery 8.1/10 (REC60s 9.3 + 2–5 min 5.4)
    Effectiveness: ✅ Adequately Challenging

    🟠 Trainer Explanation

    This was a tough but productive session. HORSE_X hit a high heart rate (209 bpm), suggesting full engagement, while Vₘₐₓ was modest at 58.52 kph compared to Maiden averages. Recovery was a clear strength, with an REC60s drop of 81 bpm well above average and within top recovery brackets. However, slower 600 m and elevated MJ (18.42) indicate potential inefficiency under load.

    🟠 Trainer Reference Bullets

    • Max HR: 209 bpm — 14 bpm above average (maiden μ=195 bpm)

    • Vmax: 58.52 kph — 1.26 kph below average (maiden μ=59.78 kph, σ=2.61)

    • REC60s: 81 bpm drop — 21 bpm above average (maiden μ=60 bpm, σ=10.5)

    • ∆HR 2–5 min: 24 bpm drop — 1.5 bpm above average (maiden μ=22.5 bpm, σ=1.0)

    • Metabolic Energy: 18.42 MJ — Flagged as high

    • SL 50: 6.63 m — Within expected range (norm 5.7–6.8 m)

    • MSL: 7.34 m — Slightly below average (maiden μ≈7.48 m)

    • 600 m Split: 40.0 s — 4.0 s slower than typical TB pace (norm ≤36.0 s)

    🟠 Update to Owners

    Option 1 (Factual Positive)
    HORSE_X completed a demanding training session that pushed cardiovascular limits and showed an exceptional recovery afterward, dropping 81 bpm within one minute. Her stride mechanics remain within expected bounds, and her overall effort suggests she's building fitness well. Some signs of inefficiency were noted at mid-distance, but the strong recovery indicates resilience and good conditioning response.

    Option 2 (Balanced Outlook)
    This was a high-load session for HORSE_X, with strong engagement shown in her high heart rate and sustained effort. Her recovery was a standout, demonstrating fitness progression. However, she showed slower speed in the 600 m segment and high energy usage, which may point to areas for refinement in pacing or fitness adaptation under fatigue.

    🟠 Flags

    [Missing: VHR Max, V200, SecsToHRDrop, Distance >60 kph, Duration >60 kph, Blood lactate, 48KGap Secs, HR 45, ∆HR 2–5 min (bpm value provided was not a delta)]

    Please note:
    These scores are guidelines, not medical or veterinary advice.
    Device accuracy, weather, and health status can affect readings.
    Always consider physical signs (lameness, behaviour) alongside data.
    This model is in continuous refinement — use it to inform, not dictate.

  • Workload review - HORSE X

    Date Range: 9–27 May 2025
    Summary:
    HORSE X has shown consistently strong cardiovascular responses and excellent recovery across all three sessions — two treadmill intervals and one high-speed gallop. Recovery post-effort continues to be rapid (↓95–108 bpm within ~1–2 min), and HR peaks consistently reach the Zone 4 threshold (195–204 bpm), suggesting he is well-adapted to current loading. The May 21 treadmill session included lactate data (1.8 mmol/L), reinforcing metabolic efficiency. The following week’s treadmill session (27 May) closely matched these metrics, confirming trend stability. The earlier gallop on May 9 showed peak Vmax (57.2 kph) and a V200 of 53 kph, both strong aerobic indicators.

    Trends & Performance Flags:
    ✅ Consistent HR Peaks (195–204 bpm) – Reliable high-effort exertion.
    ✅ Rapid HR Recovery – Regular post-effort HR drops >90 bpm within ~2 mins.
    ✅ Stable across sessions – No anomalies beyond a single mild under-response in 1st treadmill rep (27 May).
    ✅ Low lactate (1.8 mmol/L on 21 May) – Excellent clearance/metabolic efficiency.
    ✅ V200 and Vmax from May 9 gallop align with advanced aerobic conditioning benchmarks.
    ⚠️ Missing Data Gaps – No lactate on May 27; session time/intensity durations not always recorded; minor anomaly in Vmax reference on May 21.

    Progression Recommendation:
    Maintain current treadmill loading for one more session. If HR recovery remains <100 bpm in under 2 min, introduce progressive overload.

  • Long-Range Summary

    HORSE-A has stepped up significantly this prep, showing improved speed and sharper recovery. His fitness and performance metrics clearly surpass his earlier training block from late 2024.

    Comparison Between Two Training Blocks

    Oct–Nov 2024 Block:

    • Peak speed: 64.8 km/h

    • Recovery HR2–5 often above 180 bpm

    • Fast work ranged up to 1000m

    • Fitness was still developing

    Apr–May 2025 Block:

    • Peak speed: 66.25 km/h

    • Recovery HR2–5 consistently below 120 bpm, with lows near 103

    • More frequent efforts at 1000m distance

    • Clear improvement in conditioning and work tolerance

    HORSE-A is now faster and recovering better, with longer efforts at sustained pace — a strong sign of adaptation and progress.

    Workload Summary

    Between 8 April and 26 May 2025, HORSE-A completed a consistent series of “Fast” efforts, typically between 600m and 1000m. Compared to his October–November 2024 prep, May’s sessions show an increase in both intensity and volume. He’s now regularly holding top-end speed across longer distances, marking a shift toward higher overall workload. The block reflects moderate-to-high training intensity geared toward improving aerobic and anaerobic capacity.

    Flags or Over/Undertraining Observations

    No overtraining signs observed. His HR recovery between 2–5 minutes post-effort is consistently strong, often dropping below 120 bpm — a key marker of fitness. The October–November block showed much slower recovery, often above 180 bpm, highlighting the progress. The load appears well-managed and suited to his current conditioning level.
    [No concerns based on available data.]

    Trend & Statistical Commentary

    HORSE-A’s performance is on the rise. He recorded a new top speed of 66.25 km/h on 7 May — the fastest of his career so far. That same day, he also ran his quickest 200m split at 11.0 seconds. His post-effort heart rates have improved markedly, frequently hitting the low 100s within 2–5 minutes, which speaks to efficient cardiovascular recovery. The data shows he’s handling the faster work with greater ease and developing the fitness to back it up.

    Owner Update

    HORSE-A has taken the next step in his development. He’s not only running faster — hitting a new personal best speed — but he’s recovering much more quickly after each session. That tells us his fitness has improved in a meaningful way. The longer, faster work is clearly helping him build strength and endurance, and he’s responding exactly how we’d hope at this stage. A very positive trend.

You coach. We calculate.

Carrots uses real equine exercise physiology and performance science to manage progressive overload for you — no spreadsheets, no guesswork. Every session is analysed in context, flagging whether it was challenging enough, what adaptation it’s building, and where to go next.

We track performance over time and across preps. All your horses, all their data — benchmarked, compared, and charted in one place. No need to memorise sectionals or HR peaks — we log the trends, flag the shifts, and highlight what matters.

Ask anything — which horse is improving fastest, who’s plateauing, who’s ready for more or needs a break — and we’ll pull the answer from your stable’s private dataset.

Carrots saves you hours, removes manual tracking, and gives owners clarity and confidence with cutting-edge reporting. All at a fraction of the cost of a consultant.