Table 6.
Recovery phase 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 |
32.5 ± 1.53 ax | 34.6 ± 1.46 bx | 37.5 ± 1.18 cx | 35.6 ± 0.88 bx | 35.4 ± 0.92 bx | 31.7 ± 1.29 ax | 31.9 ± 1.13 ax |
| Rider no 2 10% BW |
32.4 ± 1.52 ax | 33.7 ± 1.49 bx | 34.2 ± 1.33 by | 33.5 ± 1.14 aby | 32.4 ± 1.06 ay | 31.7 ± 1.41 ax | 31.8 ± 1.16 ax |
The means denoted with different letters (a, b, c—in rows, x, y—in columns) differ significantly at p ≤ 0.05.