There is some question as to the interperation when the initial pulse rate
is low, e.g. 52 or less. Dr. Ridgeway (if my feable mind doesn't fail me)
covered this in an article in EN some time ago. For a low initial pulse
rate a "beat or two" is not considered to be a red alert. For an intitial
pulse of say 64 then a beat or two would give cause for concern.
The CRI while extremely important is not the "one" indicator. It is but
one of many indicators that need to be considered by the vet and the rider.
I have pulled my horse when the recovery was fast (5 minutes), the CRI was
good 52/52 becuase I did not like the fact that a horse that normally
stopes at every dirty mud hole and drinks was passing up water on the
trail.
Truman
Truman Prevatt
Mystic "The Horse form Hell" Storm with a lille hellion on the way
The Rockman, a.k.a Misty Jr.
Jordy - Finaly getting his shot
Sarasota, FL