Jean Wonser [EMAIL PROTECTED] How much development did the Cardiac Recovery Index have in hot and humid climates?
I have noticed when my horse(s) get working really hard in the SE the CRI can get pretty intense: say 60/68 for example. So then we have to go for a recheck--etc. I have seen this over about three years and always under a brutal day in 80F with humidity above 60% (probably). Yet I was not seeing any problem whatsoever on the trail, including excellendt trail recoveries (like when they stop to drink giving 90P within seconds. (that is not a stressed horse) At this point I question the strickness that one might have in winter conditions; i.e. being upset over 6 or 8 clicks over the initial low Pulse; Also I must comment there were no outstanding other factors entering into the picture (like lengthy skin pinch, for example). I know Kerry Ridgeway said the CRI should be use WITH other factors, not just by itself. I also know the time it takes out of my rest period, and the horse eating time to go for the recheck. I would like to see Ride Managers get informed and talk with their ride Vets more about Vet matters, before the ride, to be sure they are convinced the Vets are being reasonable in these rechecks. I am interested in the opinion of Vets who are actually competing and/or vetting. Thanks for your opinion/observations. Jean Wonser FL AERC 4,200 and counting miles; =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
