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Hi:  Newbie question -

I have recently begun using a heart monitor for training rides.  I can see how it can really help my training.

Here's the question - According to the literature I received with the monitor, I should aim to get my horses heart rate between 120- 140 and keep it there for 3 -5 miles.  We are doing 8 mile training rides.

Today I read that anything above 100 is verging on anaerobic and 140 is too high!

Help!

I am riding a 6 year old in his first year of training.  We've done 2 novice and 1 25 competitive, placed 4th.  His pulse tends to run high, about 11 at rest.  I am trying to see if further conditioning will drop that.

Thanks for your help.

Joslyn.