Equine ​Heartrate ​monitoring

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The ​heartrate ​reveals the ​condition of ​the horse!

A good condition is a prerequisite for ​good performance. It would be unfair to ​expect outstanding performance from ​your horse, without providing the right ​training to build a standard stamina, it’s ​as simple as that. And there’s no better ​way than checking the condition of ​your horse, than by using systematic ​heartrate monitoring during your ​training.


FAQ Heartrate ​monitoring

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WH​AT

Heartrate monitoring is the ​continuously measurement ​and display of a horse’s heart ​rate, typically expressed in ​beats per minute (bpm). This ​monitoring helps trainers ​track the horse’s fitness, ​wellness, and recovery during ​and after training.


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The horse wears a monitoring ​device during training, which ​consists of two conducting ​electrodes: one above the ​heart and one below. ​Electrical contact between ​these two, will be picked up ​by a transmitter, and sent ​real-time to the receiver (e.g. ​a watch).

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Heartrate monitoring is a ​reliable, quick and easy way ​to work on building your ​horse’s condition. It provides ​real-time feedback on ​exertion levels. Trainers can ​thus adjust workouts ​precisely, ensuring optimal ​fitness and performance ​without risking over-​extertion. As your horse ​becomes fitter, it can ​perform at higher speeds or ​greater intensities with a ​lower heart rate.


WHAT WE OFFER

Horses are known for their ‘will to please’ and sometimes it's hard to tell if ​they are (too) tired or sore when you ride them... Because of this, there is ​a high risk of horses becoming overtrained or undertrained, which can ​reduce performance.


There are several benefits to using a heart rate monitor for horses while ​riding. With a heart rate monitor you can record the horse's heart rate ​from second to second, in other words: you can very easily record the ​horse's work level! This makes it easier to prevent muscle problems or ​other injuries due to (extreme) lactic acid formation. Horses will be ​happier to work and in many cases you can see that horses become more ​agile and that rhythm problems disappear.


If your horse has already been ​injured, heart rate training can ​help your horse's rehabilitation by ​registering its heart rate when it ​works, and once you know the ​horse's baseline values using the ​heart rate monitor, you can ​create a training programme that ​is adapted to the individual horse.

To get going with heart rate monitoring, we have different options:


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Infosessions

Lactate tests

online sessions that ​we offer once a ​year, where you will ​learn a lot about the ​basic of anatomy, ​traning principles ​and what tools to ​use

we come out to you ​club, riding school ​or group of friends ​and where give a ​presentation about ​training principles ​and what to look ​out for in training ​your horse’s ​condition the right ​way

our in house ​veterinarian comes, ​takes a basic test ​and then accurately ​measures the VO2 ​Max so you know ​exactly where your ​Max is so you can ​optimise your ​training

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our packages

You are more than welcome to make an appointment for us to visit you to ​determine your horse's baseline values and its current training/condition. ​You'll ride a 30-minute test - preferably on a good, large arena or oval ​track - where we record the horse's heart rate in the different gaits (walk, ​trot, canter, and possibly tölt or pace). Afterwards, we can say something ​about the horse's current training condition and give advice on how to ​improve the horse's fitness.


We also offer to create an extended individual training programme for ​you and your horse. The training programme covers a period from a few ​weeks to several months, depending on the goal, training intensity and ​training length. Of course, the methods are customised to the horse and ​rider.


We offer three different packages to get your horse and you started:


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BASIC

We test you and your horse with a

heartratemonitor so you know what the condition of your horse is ​with a basic program

800 dkk*

Tip: we recommend this package for beginner riders who want to ​start exploring training based on heart rate monitoring.

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PLUS

Includes basic package, plus a VO2Max lactate test and a detailed

8 week program


1450 dkk*

Tip: we recommend this package for mid and experienced riders who ​either have been using HR monitoring, or want to dive head-to-toe ​into HR monitoring and discover all the benefits of personalised HR ​monitoring programs.


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PRO

Includes Plus, including online heartrate coaching and regular ​updates (subscription)

600 dkk* pr ​month pr horse

* The first 30 km from our home base is free, after which we charge travelcosts

Prepayment will happen by invoice

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Training is the​ PLANNED​ allocation of​ TRAINING TIME​ with the GOAL​ of increasing ​performance

our ​customers ​say

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My horse showed a drastic ​improvement and is clearly ​enjoying his training more.


Thanks Kimbel for the great ​support

Passionate about heartrate

Kimbel Kwaak

Owner and passionate ​heartrate monitor

Louise Vanlommel

Veterinarian


With years of experience, in training both her own horses as well ​as others’, Kimbel is able to see the bigger picture ánd have an ​eye for detail.


Since 1989, Kimbel has been working with Icelandic horses. ​Along with breeding, training and riding them, Kimbel has ​started her heart rate monitoring training journey herself. When ​getting her horse and herself ready for the Dutch National ​Championships, she quickly discovered that in order to get your ​horse into shape for a challenge like this, monitoring your ​horse’s heart rate plays a crucial part. After experiencing the ​results first hand, she started teaching others as well.


Since then, Kimbel has helped dozens of people getting their ​horse into shape. She has given presentations to groups, both in ​the Netherlands and Denmark, along with setting up individual ​training programs after stamina tests. Kimbel combines her own ​experience with a ton of gained knowledge. With these two, her ​biggest asset is being able to see what the horse needs, and ​adjusting the training accordingly.


Combining the academical physiological knowledge she ​gained during her studies and career as a vet, with her ​analytic way of thinking.


From a young age, Louise’s life has also been submerged in ​the Icelandic horses’ world. She has trained her young ​mare through trial and error, while trying out various ​training ‘systems’. After graduating as a veterinarian in ​2022 in Belgium, Louise wanted to do more with the ​academical knowledge she gained during her studies.


After moving to Denmark and being even more exposed to ​Gimli, their trainers and heart rate monitoring, she gladly ​joined the team. Louise is now working on implementing ​and experiencing the benefits of heart rate monitoring ​during training.


Louise is the one that is accountable for the lactate tests ​to ensure we precisely know what the tipping point is after ​which the horse will start building lactate acid in the ​muscles.


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Gimli Heartrate

Overdrevsvej 9

4340 Tølløse

Denmark

+45 31 24 34 81

info@gimliheartrate.com