> To All who have read the following forwarded post:
>
> The heart rate monitor mentioned is made from POLAR heart rate monitor components and has
> been "adapted" for use on horses. You should get good readings from your horse with this
> set-up but the strap system used to hold the monitor against the horse can cause intermittant
> readings from the horse. The transmitter must be against the animal at all times for a good
> reading. If the transmitter doesn't touch the horse then you will get false readings, usually
> indicated by a very high pulse (220 or more) or you could get a pulse every time the monitor
> touches the wet skin again. (This gives funny readings usually double what you would expect,
> watch your little heart icon pulse)
> If you are having this type of intermittant reading troubles you could use the wire electrodes
> that are available from Roger Rittenhouse or The Australian Connection for $25. (The Australian
> Connection 916-791-1542 or 1-800-847-8521 for orders only)
> Also one of the most troublesome drawbacks to this unit is the battery can't be replaced in
> the transmitter. So in 2-3 years of use you must buy a new transmitter. Only around $60!
> The POLAR components are excellent, were designed for human use, and have been around a few
> years. I have had my HRM for 4 years now and really like it. I especially like the way I can see
> my horses improving in their conditioning. Also it can tell you when your horse is getting
> tired as the heart rates go up for the slightest hill then.
>
>
> //--- forwarded letter -------------------------------------------------------
>
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > From: Kathy Myers <Kathy.MYERS@syntex.com>
> > Date: Tue, 02 Jan 1996 14:54:28 -0800 (PST)
> > Subject: RE: [endurance] HRM--dual duty?
> >
> > The one I got from Santa is a human version
> > with a horse modification. )
> >
> > Anyways, It's the new EasyRate. It's
> > advertised in the Dec End. News. It does
> > not come with any bells or whistles but
> > it only cost $155 + shipping. ... not
> > that I know that... it was a gift! ;-)
> >
> > EasyCare Inc.
> > 800-447-8836
> > Fax 520-297-9600
> >
> > or
> >
> > Equine Performance Products
> > 916-933-5538
> >
> > :) :) :) - kat
> > kathy.myers@syntex.com
> > > So--does anyone know of a heart rate monitor that I could use on
> > >both of us? (Not simultaneously).
> > > Happy New Year, all.
> > > --Charlotte
> >> End of endurance-digest V1 #253
> > *******************************
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
> Ray Santana
> UC Davis Medical Center
> Network Operations
> raymond.santana@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu
>
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