In order to explore and design a comprehensive system for monitoring horse exercise load in real-time, in this paper, the methods of literature review, field investigation and expert interviews are used to study the current monitoring ways of horse exercise load in horse race events in China. This design research can provide scientific theory support and technical support for real-time monitoring of horse exercise load in horse races, real-time monitoring of horse daily training load, and monitoring of horse's daily health status. There is a very important significance for horse training scientifically, avoiding horse death in competition and guaranteeing horse racing events fairly etc. © 2018 Indian Pulp and Paper Technical Association. All rights reserved.