Re: heart rates & recovery

[CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com]

In a message dated 12/23/98 10:15:43 AM Pacific Standard Time,
suendavid@worldnet.att.net writes:

<< True, though it would identify the unfit horses or horses that were
 being overridden hopefully before a crash. Might be an interesting
 factor for BC judging as well.  >>

I think one is more apt to see lactate levels up at the first vet check.  If
horses are having lactic acid problems, they occur early, and the horses tend
to crash early on.  Those who make it to the finish line with no apparent
problems generally never had a problem with lactic acid.

Heidi