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RE: [RC] CRI question - heidiAs this discussion goes on we should also consider the implications of a 60/52-54 cri. When it is done on entrance to a vet check, I often see this with what I consider a fit horse. I personally think (with no data or specific knowledge) that an exit CRI is more likely to give useful data. My reasoning is: 1. At the end of a vet check you should see a low initial pulse say in the 44-48 range. If not, look extra hard at the horse. 2. even if the pulse goes up 4-8 bpm no big deal, but if it goes up even more look very closely. at the horse. I agree, Ed. IMO the "absolute" recovery (ie what you see at the end of the check) is just as valid as the CRI as well. You may have a horse that comes quickly to the vet from the pulse area and gives you a 60/56 CRI. But if at the end of the hold he is still at 56, he is showing some fatigue. You should see a beginning pulse in the 40s at the end of a hold of any length--otherwise the horse has been pushing the envelope. Heidi =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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