Enhancing the working capacity of sport horses under the influence of an immunomodulator

Under the conditions of martial law and post-war recovery in Ukraine, improving the working capacity of sport horses has become a relevant objective. This can be achieved through the implementation of modern approaches to support immune status and adaptation to physical exertion. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of the immunomodulator “Canvit Amino Sol” on the activity, endurance and physiological stability of Ukrainian Saddle Horses under competitive load. The study was conducted on 18 horses aged 5 to 7 years, kept at an equestrian sports school in Dnipro, Ukraine. Horses in the experimental group received “Canvit Amino Sol” orally for 14 consecutive days. Performance capacity was assessed by indicators of activity, penalty scores, as well as haematological and biochemical parameters recorded before and after the competition. It was found that the proportion of horses with optimal activity in the experimental group was nearly twice as high as in the control group (83.3 % versus 44.4 %). Simultaneously, the number of performances with faults was reduced by 75 %, and penalty points decreased by 66.7 %. Measures of body temperature, haemoglobin, calcium and glucose levels indicated a lower degree of stress and better adaptation to physical load in the experimental group. Therefore, the inclusion of “Canvit Amino Sol” in the diets of sport horses contributes to improved endurance, reduced physiological stress during competitions and enhanced overall performance efficiency. Future research should aim to expand the sample size, compare effects across different breeds and assess the dynamics of prolonged supplementation.