Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Exercise and Rehabilitation of Older Horses.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
- Year:
- 2016
- Authors:
- McKeever, Kenneth Harrington
- Affiliation:
- Department of Animal Science · United States
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
An increasing percentage of the equine population is more than 15 years old, many performing various athletic activities into their 20s. Studies of aged humans have led to a fine tuning of exercise prescription to promote fitness while preventing adverse and potentially dangerous effects of excessive exercise. However, limited data exist regarding the exercise capacity of aged horses. This article presents an overview of published studies on aging-induced decreases in physiologic function and exercise capacity in the horse. The information presented can be used as a guide for exercise prescription for the growing population of active older equine athletes.
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