The Effects of Endurance Training on the Hemogram of the Horse

Abstract

Three healthy mature horses, including one 6 years old pony and two 8-year old hot-blooded horses (Quarter and QuarterThoroughbred), were used in this study. Animals were kept individually in an area of 3.53.5 m 2 stable and a common peddock was available by the animals twice daily. Total feed was supplied based on 2.5% of their body weight. Animals were fed three times a day with 1-2 kg alfalfa cubes supplemented with 0.5-1.0 kg/day of oats. Ad libitum roughages and free choice of water were offered.