Re: [IceHorses] Soreness

[Judy Ryder]

> The easiest way for me is to put a heart monitor on him.  I realize this
> isn't equipment  that non-endurance riders actually have lying around, but
> if you know your horse's normal resting heart rate under various 
> conditions
> and his heart rate is elevated, it is suggestive of pain.


Ah, very interesting!

Would this also be indicative of soreness?

For instance, if a horse was sore from carrying a heavier rider, would the 
heart monitor give you an indication of that?


Judy
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