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I don't ride with quite that loose of a girth. But to get the electrode 
to work on my horse, I have to tighten the girth way more than I want 
to. Not sure if that's a symptom of my particular girth or not. I use a 
neoprene western girth with an Abetta saddle. I had some 1/4" tacky tack 
material left over from making a saddle pad. I cut out small squares 
about the size of the eletrode. Then put 4 of them together to get about 
an inch thick. I place that between the girth and the velcro underneath 
where the electrode is. That pushes out the electrode further than just 
at the girth line and I get a much better reading without tightening the 
girth as much as I have to without the tacky tack squares. Not sure if 
it would work in your case, but it's something to think about. Cheaper 
than a new girth or those stick on electrodes (Unless you're looking for 
an excuse to buy a new girth ;)). And you could use almost any thick 
material. I just happened to have some tacky tack material around and it 
works great because the squares kinda stick to each other and to the 
girth and don't slide out. Also, tightening the velcro strip as tight as 
I can get it helps the material from sliding out.

April
Nashville, TN

Celeste Murray wrote:

> Hi
>
> I need some help. I also ride with a loose girth, into the ride once my
> saddle pad settles I can often fit a flat hand between the horse and the
> girth.
>
> How do I keep my HRM from losing contact? and ideas?
>
> Celeste
>
>  


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