Explained: Training with a Heart Rate Monitor

In many human sports, a wide range of tools is used to improve performance. One of the most important is the heart rate monitor. Rather than relying solely on feel, athletes can support their training decisions with objective heart rate data. Heart rate is an indicator of fitness and endurance, so it is no surprise that heart rate monitoring has also become increasingly popular in equestrian sports, including carriage driving.

What does a heart rate monitor do?

The heart beats because it is controlled by small electrical signals generated within the heart itself. A heart rate monitor for horses consists of two electrodes that measure these electrical signals when placed against the horse’s skin. When the co..