Re: RC: Re: Heartcheck

[Lynette Helgeson <helgeson@lansford.ndak.net>]

Kim wrote:
> 
> Okay, gotta few questions ;-)...
> 
> If you're at a ride and the P&R person is using a heart rate monitor,
> does the rider have the right to request an "ol' fashioned" P&R check
> using a stethoscope instead?

I did and was refused. Told that everyone was going to get
checked with the heart rate monitor. That was only fair. I don't
understand what is
fair about that. Sounds to me that they think that the
stethoscope is lower and they did not want my horse to have the
advantage of a lower heart rate? If the hand held is so
accurate, then ride management should have no problem with a
rider having a choice of the stethoscope or the hand held. Right
Teddy? 

> Also, what options does a rider have when she feels that the P&R check
> was inaccurate, whether it be electronic or with a stethoscope?  Can a
> person request another check using a different P&R person (if one is
> available and not busy at the moment (okay, stop laughing and rollin' on
> the floor, I hear 'ya))?  Couldn't find these answers on the AERC
> website or the online handbook... do the AERC members receive a more
> detailed rulebook or ??? with membership?

In competitive, as far as I understand, if you ask for a recheck
you get docked 20 points. But I don't think LD or endurance is
like that. 

Have a great day,
Lynette
>


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