Heat & Desert Sands

[Roberta Jo Lieberman <fineprint@erols.com>]

Anybody know if any of the teams are riding with on-board temperature
monitors?  Jeanne Waldron rides with Paul Semmler's model on Rambo and
says it really has helped her avert trouble.
--Bobbie

In a message dated 12/8/98 4:24:29 AM Pacific Standard Time,
step@fsr.com
writes:

<< On Leo's ride this morning
 he observed his horse, Orfeo, at the canter - on the firm 
 surface his heart rate stayed at about 108, when he 
 cantered at the same speed in the sand it shot up 
 to 150. Hard work! >>

Steph,

I'd watch out for the sand--try to keep your HRs down under 130 there or
you're going to build a lot of body heat.

ti