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This study tracked changes in horse blood parameters and iron profiles over an 80-day training program. Significant training effects were observed on iron metabolism, aiding in athletic status evaluation.

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Area of Science:

  • Equine Sports Medicine
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Animal Science

Background:

  • Understanding physiological adaptations to training is crucial for optimizing athletic performance in horses.
  • Iron metabolism plays a vital role in oxygen transport and energy production, impacting exercise capacity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate alterations in haematological parameters and iron profile during an 80-day training regimen.
  • To correlate these changes with athletic performance indicators in Thoroughbred horses.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty Thoroughbred horses underwent a standardized exercise test at T0, T30, T60, and T90 days.
  • Athletic performance was assessed by calculating velocities at specific blood lactate concentrations (V2, V4) and heart rate (V200).
  • Blood samples were collected every 20 days to analyze haematological and iron-related markers.

Main Results:

  • A statistically significant effect of training duration was found on iron, ferritin, transferrin, total iron-binding capacity, transferrin saturation, and unsaturated iron-binding capacity (P < 0.001).
  • These findings indicate that exercise intensity and duration influence iron metabolism in horses.

Conclusions:

  • Changes in iron metabolism are directly influenced by exercise load during training.
  • Monitoring these haematological and iron profile modifications can help assess a horse's athletic status and training adaptability.
  • This information can inform training schedule adjustments to enhance equine athletic performance.