Publications by authors named "Erika Carla Smilgys"
Criollo breed is quite popular in Brazil, mainly in the Southern Region, and the long loop rodeo is one of the main sports modality adapted to this breed. The purpose of this study was to assess changes in the muscle and oxidative functions caused by exercises practiced in this sports modality. Data such as exercising frequency, covered distance, mean duration time and number of runs, and blood samples at the following times: before the tournament, on the final day of the event, and 18-24 h after the end of the tournament were collected.
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- Long-loop rodeo is an important competition for Criollo horses, where a study focused on their performance profiles and condition during tournaments.
- The research involved 49 registered horses, collecting data on their body mass, breeding, training, and tournament performance, alongside heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood samples.
- Results indicated that these horses were predominantly bred in semi-stable systems, experienced high-intensity exercises during the competition, and showed significant physiological changes post-event, reflecting the impact of exercise on their health.