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I often check in the field or aisleway while tacking up. I was taught to 
check it on the inside of the jowel and can always find it. Only problem is 
when they are chewing at the same time!

Dessia

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Katrina Mosshammer" <ammosshammer@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 5:36 PM
Subject: RE: [RC] Best Sound Magnifying Stethescope?


> Linda Marins wrote: << I use one of Roger Rittenhouse's hand-held HRMs 
> when
> I've really *got* to know. >>
>
> OK this peaked my curiosity. I've been competing since I was 8. Back then 
> we
> rarely used steths at home and while training. I was always taught to 
> check
> a pulse with my hand. I've gotten so used to doing it that way that I
> absolutely hate using a steth. They always pinch my ears and I hear more
> rustling than I do a heartbeat.  LOL  (That's why I always volunteer for
> timing, vet sec., spotting, go-fer, anything but PR :-P )
>
> So I was just curious, does anybody still check HR with just your hand
> anymore? (just speaking in terms of for yourself personally, not for
> official purposes during a ride of course) Also to all the newbies out
> there, do they still teach newbies how to check that way? It comes in 
> handy
> sometimes, i.e. batteries on HRM die, steth breaks, etc.  I can also check
> my mare while sitting on her back when we stop for a bite to eat or drink.
> Anyway, just wondering how antiquated I am. ;-)
>
> Katrina

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