Effectiveness of training programmes used in two stables of thoroughbred race horses

• Autorzy: Szarska E. , Cywinska A. , Ostaszewski P. , Kowalska A.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The purpose of this study was to compare the training methods used in two stables and their effects on selected blood parameters and race results. A total number of 36 thoroughbred race horses was examined in two groups, trained by two trainers. Twenty-four horses (group A) were trained at Sluzewiec and the remaining twelve horses (group B) were kept and trained in a private stable. The experiment lasted for five months. The activities of CPK (creatine phosphokinase) and AST (aspartate aminotransferase) and the concentration of LA (lactic acid) were determined. The speed was controlled and recorded by a Garmin GPS system. The analysis of the General Handicap rating demonstrated that the training methods used in stable A were more effective and resulted in better classification of these horses. Training methods in both stables were evaluated and compared on the basis of maximal speeds during training sessions and related post exercise LA concentrations. The main differences between training methods used in both stables concerned the workload and the time of work with the rider. Analysis of the values measured in individual horses from stable B have shown that AST and CK activities were high not only in all young, 2-year-old horses but also in three older ones. This seems to confirm the lack of balance and proper movement coordination in these horses, resulting in high activities of muscle enzymes.

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences
• Rocznik: 2014
• Tom: 17
• Numer: 4
• Opis fizyczny: p.681-685,fig.,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Szarska E.

• The General Karol Kaczkowski Military, Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Kozielska 4, 01-163 Warsaw, Poland

autor

Cywinska A.

• Department of Pathology and Veterinary Diagnostics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Life Sciences, Nowoursynowska 159C, 02-776 Warsaw, Poland

autor

Ostaszewski P.

• Department of Physiological Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Life Sciences, Nowoursynowska 159, 02-776 Warsaw, Poland

autor

Kowalska A.

• Department of Physiological Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Life Sciences, Nowoursynowska 159, 02-776 Warsaw, Poland

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DOI

10.2478/pjvs-2014-0099