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[RC] Standardbreds in Endurance - Carolyn Burgess



Can anyone who seriously campaigns a Standardbred

please let me know whattheir heart rates are like. 
Any other information re this breed in serious
endurance would be much appreciated. >

Dianne:

These horses are my breed of choice.  I just found a
mare that I think will be my 100 mile horse.  I am
currently riding a Standardbred gelding in 50 milers
and he is a middle of the pack finisher.  His RHR is
in the low 30's,  he is heavier muscled than I would
like, so I do really have to work at disipating heat
on him.   He will get to 64 at an endurance hold in 5
- 7 minutes, which is a long time compared to an Arab,
but I don't really care because the breed has so much
more to offer to me than the pulse time. 

We also do CTR and he will pulse to the high 40's for
the hold in 5 or so minutes and he gets to below 40
for the end of the ride (at 20 minutes). I like this
breed because they are tough and have very good brains
(sometimes too good).

Carolyn Burgess 

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Carolyn Burgess 
Email: carolyn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Website: http://www.doubleheartranch.com
Phone: 1-978-897-6624 
Fax: 1-419-735-1117




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