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6. Attach the transmitter to the saddle using the 'roll-up' transmitter pouch with clips. Make sure the transmitter is
held very tight and secure in the 'roll-up' transmitter holder
7. Place one of the black electrodes under the saddle and 1 to the girth as shown in the Lead Connection section.
8. Secure the saddle girth. The type of girth you use will affect the performance. We recommend a fleece type girth.
Neoprene or leather may move too much and you may get bad or no readings.
9. Start the monitor – you should see a reading in about 5 sec.
10. If you get no reading, you should walk the horse a few steps and see if a reading is obtained.
11. If the resting heart rate is under 30 the transmitter may not detect it. Heart rate must be over 30 BPM.
12. If your horse has long hair use ear clippers or scissors and cut the hair very short.
13. If the heart rate will not display, it means you are getting motion artifact readings. The transmitter cannot detect a
valid heart rate. We have found sometimes we just mount up and ride a bit then it starts to work.
14. You may have to adjust the electrode locations to get it right. Lower on the girth is better.
15. For some horses you may have to place both leads/electrodes on the left side of the horse.
