6A.
Attach the belt
1. For the heart rate sensor to read heart rate properly, ensure
a good contact between the plastic electrode areas and the
horse’s skin. Wet the belt thoroughly, for example in a bucket
of water (1).
2. Also wet the horse’s hair from the areas where the electrodes
of the belt are placed (2). If your horse has long or thick hair,
you can clip those areas. This greatly improves the heart rate
signal quality.
3. Attach the heart rate sensor to the pocket (3). Close the
pocket firmly.
4. Place the strap on the reverse side of the heart rate sensor
pocket as shown on the picture (4).
5. Place the belt as indicated (5), with the heart rate sensor
pocket on the left side of the horse. This ensures that the
electrode areas of the belt are in the right position. Make sure,
that the electrode areas are on the left side of the horse.
6. Saddle/harness the horse. The heart rate sensor will remain
under the girth/harness. Attach the heart rate sensor to the
girth/harness with the strap as indicated. (6A, 6B, 6C)
7. Attach the girth/harness on the right side of the horse. The
heart rate sensor belt remains under the girth/harness. Attach
the belt to the girth/harness with a strap as indicated (7).
The range of the heart rate sensor is over 10 m. Therefore, you
can monitor your horse’s heart rate also when lungeing.
To optimize the contact between the horse’s skin and the
electrodes, contact gel can be used on the electrodes. It
ensures a better detection of the horse’s heart rate. Apply
the gel on the electrode areas on the reverse side of the
belt.
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6B.
6C.