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[endurance] Rider's Weight

Kim (Kimber@themall.net)
Wed, 27 Mar 1996 15:28:02 GMT

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Carrying extra weight even 10 or 15 lb more makes a big difference with my
horses. I know this because their heart rates are higher when carrying just
these few extra pounds. It is not as noticeable on the flat or on the
beginning of a training ride but when they start doing hill work or they
have gone a number of miles I have noticed the heart rates are higher than
normal.

Forty pounds definitely makes a difference. When my husband (a heavywt)
rides my horse (I'm a lightwt) the horse's (who is quite fit) recovery times
are a lot slower and his heart rate is quite a bit higher on hill work or
cantering.

Anyone who wonders if weight makes a difference should go out for a run or
jog. Run a hilly course with a fanny pack that carries two water bottles
(full of course) then go out on the same course without the added weight.

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