Re: RC: [Fwd: RC: Heartrates up to 220]

[Tivers@aol.com]

In a message dated 2/9/00 10:18:27 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
bluewolfranch@yahoo.com writes:

<<  can't speak for Wolfgang, but we get HR like that in
 our training.
 
 1)  Choose a GOOD steep hill.  Approach it like you
 mean to conquer it.
 2)  Use a gallop or HARD trot up the hill for 1/4 -
 1/2 mile (depends on the hill I can find)
 3)  Have the horse carry enough rider & gear to
 approach Heavy Weight status (211 lbs or more)
 
 My gelding is trained & generally competes in the HW
 category.  His HR is always higher than the horses
 around us in the lighter divisions in the ride.  When
 I let a Feather Weight friend ride him, it was like he
 was riderless!  He was cruising along at faster speeds
 than with me, and the HR was 15-20 beats lower. 
 (Makes me feel guilty!)
 
 He finishes in the top 5 for our weight category, and
 generally in the top 1/3 of the ride.  I tend to hold
 him back.  I don't LIKE galloping full speed over
 rocky mountainous trails.
 
 Linda Flemmer >>


So, in competition, then, what is your target heartrate?

ti