Re: [RC] [AERC-Members] HRM at Vet Check Poll - Charles
I don't see the increase in efficiency in the use of volunteers. If
you split the volunteers there will be a tendency for folks to say "oh,
we are "completion" and it's slow on our side so we can take a break and
recover from that rush". If you don't split them, then they are still
running around just like before.
Also, I'll go with the upgrade issue,
what if you plan for completion but find halfway that things are going great and
want to do Race instead? Or, what if the line at the Race side is so
long that it would be faster to go through Completion, do you get that
option?
On using HRM's, I have no problem and would actually prefer
it. I'll take machine error over human error every time. It tends to
be a bit more consistent.
Subject: Re: [RC] [AERC-Members] HRM at
Vet Check Poll
Hi all, Don't know if this has already been suggested, but
Matthew called yesterday with an idea for streamlining the VC process and
addressing the concern about racers meeting the 15-minute window due to
logistics. It is basically having two pulse boxes -- one with a big sign
"RACE" and the other with a big sign "COMPLETE" (or whatever language we
choose). Those competing for a placing will have no more traffic --- and
probably a lot less -- than they would currently, with everyone, regardless of
intention, jostling for position in the pulse line. Those in the completion
queue would go about their business at their chosen, non-frantic pace.
Now here's a new wrinkle: If a "race for place" participant arrives
at the vet check and realizes "I ain't gonna make the 15-minute recovery
window," that individual can simply switch to the other line on his or her own
before presenting --- sort of an "RO-completion". It again shifts the
possibility for making a smart choice to the rider. If they are on the
borderline (or for whatever reason), they can seamlessly make a choice for
safety and sanity.
With the twin-box system, pulse-checkers can move from one side to the
other as the number of entries in each waxes and wanes---potentially a very
efficient use of volunteers.
Bobbie
Truman Prevatt wrote:
Below are the results of the use of HRM at vet check
polls.
Have you ridden at a ride where a hand held HRM was
used in the pulse box?
Yes (72 votes)80.00% No (18 votes)20.00% (Total Votes: 90
)
If your answer is yes to the above do you feel it is a
valid way to determine if a horse is within parameters?
Yes (77 votes)86.52% No (12 votes)13.48% (Total Votes: 89
)
I know the numbers don't quite add up - guess some
people don't read instructions, don't follow directions or get eaisly
confused ;-).
