Figure 2

Lactate and hematocrit response. Lactate (mmol/L blood) and hematocrit (%) within 1 minute after a 1,600 m-test at an oval racetrack in 16 horses divided in a control (squares) and a reduced (by 30% distance, triangles) training program since March as 2-year-olds. * Indicate difference (P < 0.05) between the control and reduced group. Unfilled dots indicate a significant difference from the starting point in March as 2-year-olds within group. Number of participating horses in each test: 12, 8, 15, 11, 15, 12, 11, 13, 13, 12.