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Re: [RC] [RC] Heart Rates and Fitness - David Bennett

Quoting Bruce Weary:

"...  And, Dr. Ridgeway's CRI is based
entirely on the heart rate recovery, due to all the
other physiological
factors acting on the heart rate, which helps give an
overall view of
how the horse is tolerating his work, not just how
he's retiring his
oxygen debt."

I took my new-to-endurance, but somewhat conditioned,
young mare to her first ride this past weekend.  Her
RHR was 27 with horses milling around her at vet-in. 
Working heart rate on the trail was lower than what
her veteran buddy (2600+ miles) showed at any given
time throughout the day.  They had the same P&R times
but her heart rate was always lower.  His CRI was
56/52 while hers was 44/44.  I *know* that he is much
better conditioned than she is.  So, I am scratching
my head to figure out how to judge her real condition
level.

Dave


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