Table 1.
Protocol of standardized exercise tests (SET) carried out in an in-door arena (20 × 60 m) by young Friesian horses, measuring heart rate (HR) and plasma lactate concentration (LA).
| Time Table (Minutes) | Exercise | Plasma Lactate Sampling | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| SET | Indoor Arena under saddle | ||
| 00:00–01.00 | Trot | ||
| 01:00–05:00 | Walk | ~2 m/s | |
| 05:00–07:00 | Left trot | ~3.5 m/s | |
| 07:00–09:00 | Right trot | ~3.5 m/s | |
| 09:00–10:00 | LA | ||
| 10:00–12:00 | Canter-1 | ~5.0 m/s | |
| 12:00–13:00 | LA | ||
| 13:00–15:00 | Canter-2 | ~5.0 m/s | |
| 15:00–16:00 | LA | ||
| 16:00–26:00 | Walk | Recovery ~2 m/s | |
| 26:00–27:00 | LA |