Table 4.
Resting average superficial temperatures (°C) of the studied body parts of the horse (Means ± SD).
| Body Part | Head | Neck | Front of Trunk | Middle Part of Trunk | Back of Trunk | Foreleg | Hind Leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rider no 1 20% BW |
31.6 ± 1.55 a | 31.9 ± 1.86 a | 31.9 ± 1.83 a | 31.1 ± 1.54 ab | 31.0 ± 1.79 ab | 29.6 ± 2.44 b | 29.5 ± 1.91 b |
| Rider no 2 10% BW |
31.4 ± 2.06 a | 31.8 ± 2.03 a | 31.7 ± 2.37 a | 31.1 ± 2.15 ab | 30.7 ± 2.13 ab | 29.3 ± 2.03 b | 29.2 ± 1.98 b |
The means denoted with different letters (a, b—in rows,) differ significantly at p ≤ 0.05.