Modification of some haematological and haematochemical parameters in horse during long distance rides.

The aim of this study was to evaluated the effect of the low-intensity long-lasting trial on some haematological and haematochemical parameters during an international endurance race. Six clinically healthy and regularly trained Sella Italiana mares were used. On blood sample collected at rest, at 30 km, and 30\u2019 after the trial, haematological (Red Blood Cell, Haemoglobin, Haematocrit; Mean Corpuscolar Volume, Mean Corpuscolar Hemoglobin, Mean Corpuscolar Hemoglobin Concentration, White Blood Cell and Platelets), and haematochemical parameters (Glucose, Aspartate aminotransferase, Total protein and protein fraction (albumin, \u3b11-globulins, \u3b12-globulins, \u3b2-globulins and \u3b3-globulins), Triglycerydes, Cholesterol, Creatinine, Urea, Potassium, Sodium and Chloride) were assessed. One way repeated ANOVA showed a statistical significant effect of low-intensity long-lasting trials on the following parameters: Red Blood Cell (p 640.009), Haematocrit (p 640.031), Mean Corpuscolar Hemoglobin Concentration (p 640.013), White Blood Cell (p<0.0001), Platelets (p