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Re: [RC] Excitement affecting horse's heart rate - Barbara McCrary

Excitement CAN affect the heart rate. I've heard riders say not to let the horse eat until he has passed the VC, because the act of eating can raise the heart rate. I know excitement can...such as taking away a buddy horse.

Barbara

----- Original Message ----- From: "Chelsea Marsh" <chelsea_marsh@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 7:30 PM
Subject: [RC] Excitement affecting horse's heart rate



I was reading about Vet checks and I've been told what people refer to
as "tricks" to getting their horses pulse down. For example sponging
them, not letting them stick their head up in their air, make sure they
don't see their buddy walking off, etc. Doesn't your horses heart rate
come down because he's in shape? Are these things necessary? I know that
whether your horse is comfortable will effect his heart rate, hence why
you might sponge him off or dump water on him. My question is whether
(assuming your horse is in shape and can handle the pace you've set)
outside sources (that might excite your horse) are going to effect you
horse enough that he won't pulse down to the required rate despite the
horses ability to handle the ride.
--
 Chelsea Marsh
 chelsea_marsh@xxxxxxxxxxx


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[RC] Excitement affecting horse's heart rate, Chelsea Marsh