Acute exercise induced significant transient shifts in total protein, albumin, cortisol (83.87 nmol/L), and NEFA (0.13 mmol/L) 15 min post-exercise (p < 0.05).
Observational (n=13)
Does a 112-day training period with standardized free jumping exercise alter heart rate and plasma biochemical parameters in three-year-old Czech Warmblood stallions?
Acute exercise and long-term training induce distinct physiological and biochemical adaptations in young stallions, which can be monitored to assess training adequacy.
p-value: p=< 0.05
BACKGROUND: Physiological adaptation to training in young sport horses remains incompletely characterized, particularly during standardized preparation for breeding licensing. AIMS/OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate cardiovascular and plasma biochemical responses to acute exercise and long-term training in three-year-old Czech Warmblood stallions during standardized free jumping exercise. METHODS: Thirteen Czech Warmblood stallions were monitored over a 112-day training period. Heart rate parameters (minimum, maximum, and mean) were recorded during standardized free jumping tests. Plasma biochemical parameters were assessed at rest and 15 and 60 min after exercise. RESULTS: HR parameters and lactate remained stable throughout the study (p > 0.05), confirming an appropriate aerobic workload. Acute exercise induced significant transient shifts (p < 0.05) in total protein, albumin, and peaks in cortisol (83.87 ± 3.59 nmol/L) and NEFA (0.13 ± 0.01 mmol/L) 15 min post-exercise. Long-term adaptations were characterized by exceptionally reliable trends: a linear increase in TAS (R CONCLUSION: Acute exercise and long-term training induced distinct physiological and biochemical adaptations in young Czech Warmblood stallions. Monitoring selected plasma parameters may support assessment of training adequacy and welfare during early conditioning.
Dočkalová et al. (Mon,) conducted a observational in Healthy young sport horses (n=13). Standardized free jumping exercise and long-term training vs. Rest was evaluated on Heart rate and plasma biochemical parameters (p=< 0.05). Acute exercise induced significant transient shifts in total protein, albumin, cortisol (83.87 nmol/L), and NEFA (0.13 mmol/L) 15 min post-exercise (p < 0.05).