12주 승용조련이 더러브렛 경주 퇴역마의 스트레스 변인에 미치는 영향

Abstract

The main purpose of the study was to analyze the influences of riding horse training on Ear position, cortisol and Stress index with Thoroughbred retired racehorse. Our study included 9 Thoroughbred racehorse that had retried form horse racing. Thoroughbred retired racehorse was performed 20-50 minute a days, 5 times per weeks for 3 months. The statistical analysis was done using dependent t-test were carried out to find out if there was a significant time effect. Coping with stressors can be measured by direct procedures, including the evaluation of behavioral and physical parameters. The followings are the major findings of the analysis. First of all, The measurement on Ear position of Thoroughbred horses was significantly decreased at post retraining. Second, Cortisol level was significantly increased at post retraining and Stress Index was significantly decreased at post retraining. There are some important finding on this study. Ear Position and Stress Index was significantly decreased than Cortisol level was significantly increased after training. This result do not match expectation. Also, Cortisol level is very lower than normal range. The race period affect a Cortisol level lowered. It seem that the training session to have higher Cortisol level even though the level is not to reach at normal level. There are more further study to solve on these relationships should continue.