Effects of maintaining different exercise intensities during detraining on aerobic capacity in Thoroughbreds.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Horses following the cantering detraining protocol maintained higher values of several performance variables compared with horses following the walking or stall rest protocols. These results suggested that it may be possible to identify a minimal threshold exercise intensity or protocol during detraining that would promote maintenance of important performance-related variables and minimize reductions in oxygen-transport capacity in horses.
PMID: 28140647 [PubMed - in process]

Source: American Journal of Veterinary Research - January 31, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Mukai K, Hiraga A, Takahashi T, Matsui A, Ohmura H, Aida H, Jones JH Tags: Am J Vet Res Source Type: research