Re: [RC] HRM's and Increasing Intensity - DVeritas
In all
cases, in my opinion, it is foolish to attempt to increase > the workout
intensity of a horse without a heart rate monitor > being used every
time the horse is ridden. The notion that > "I know my horse so I
don't need a heart rate monitor" only > works for casual, slow
riding.
A pretty "absolute" statement...
In my opinion, if one cannot truly "read" their horse well enough to stress
him during intense workouts without hurting them, then (perhaps) THAT skill
should be honed and developed...even if it means using a HRM for some, until
the ability to "read" the horse is acquired.
The horse relies on the rider to
care for it. If someone "needs" a HRM to do that, then okay, use
it. But, for me, why would someone increase the intensity of workouts and
rely on numbers on a watchband to tell how the horse is faring and whether
the horse is progressing or getting hurt?
Why not improve the rider's ability to read the
horse rather than a watchband?
That takes time and a closeness with each
horse ridden...and (I reiterate), if that means using an HRM, that's probably
okay, I just wouldn't blindly rely on one...
