A horse's well-being and performance depend to a large extent on its muscular health. Equine muscles are subjected to a great deal of stress, whether during intense effort, competition or simply daily exercise. Muscle recovery is a crucial component in managing your horse's overall health. [...]
Lactates and lactic acid: friends or foes of racehorses? Far from being an organic waste product, lactic acid is one of the main elements produced by muscles for energy. Lactates and lactic acid come from the action of glycolysis produced by the muscles, a natural process which transforms glycogen (a form of sugar stored in the [...]