FAQ
To get a better understanding of the Ruxbury Tracker, and the Ruxbury App we've collected the most frequently asked questions.If you have any other questions, that are not listed below, you can contact us via email: info@ruxbury.com.
FAQ
The Ruxbury Tracker
What is the battery life for the Tracker?
The Ruxbury Tracker has a 300mAh Lithium battery, which allows for up to 120 hours of training.
Is the Tracker water and dust resistant
Yes, the Tracker has an IP68 rating and can handle dust and submersion in up to 1 meter deep water, temporarily.
How does the Tracker work?
The tracker use infrared to measure the puls of the horse, while using Bluetooth to send the data from the Tracker to your smartphone app.The Bluetooth allows your hone to catch the signal for up to 30 meters inside of a building and up to 100 meters outside.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept: Apple Pay, Google Pay, Shop Pay, Union Pay, Maestro, Mastercard, Visa
Where is the Tracker supposed to sit on the horse?
The Tracker needs to be placed, with the included silicone band, onto your horse' bridle. The sensor needs to be pointed inwards, against the temple of the horse. For the best signal, the Tracker needs to be placed on the left side of the horse, while you have your phone in your left pocket.
Can you use the Tracker with multiple horses?
Yes, the app allows you to register multiple horses. Just move the tracker to the bridle or halter on the other horse, click into the other horse' profile and start training!
How can I evaluate my training sessions?
You can use the cardio intensity and motion intensity figures, and time spent in heart rate zones. The cardio intensity is the average heart rate zone and captures in a single figure the heart effortfor the session. The heart rate zone is a figure in the range 0 to 5 representing the heart effort and is computedbased on the current pulse and minimum and maximum pulse (default set to 30 and 200 respectively). If the heart rate is below 50% of the maximum heart rate, then the effort is considered negligible (0), heart rate in the range of 50% to maximum heart rateis divided in 5 intervals, 1 to 5. A higher number indicates a bigger hearteffort. You can see the heart rate zones when you view a session, and selectthe charts tab. The motion intensityis the average motion level for a session. The motion level is a figure in therange 0 to 3. Bigger figure represents more motion. You can see the intensity figures along with other metrics in the weekly statistics. In thehome view select the calendar tab, and then touch the weekly statisticsbutton.
How can I see my trainingprogress?
You can compare sessions using the weekly statistics and comparing session Metrics: Duration, distance Cardio and motion intensity If you compare 2 rides on the same route under the same conditions taking the sametime, then lower cardio intensity will indicate better overall fitness.
FAQ
The Ruxbury Racing App
What does the Ruxbury App do?
The Ruxbury App allows you to use heartrate as a tool for evaluation of training load.
What information can I get in the Ruxbury Racing App?
The harder the horse works the higher heartrate (HR).If you add up the Heart load per week and monitor these, you can see if the training load is increasing or declining. The weekly load should not increase too fast as it could result in injuries.
Is the Ruxbury Racing App free?
Yes, the Ruxbury App is free! It can be found in Google Play Store for Android Phones or App Store for iPhones.
Whare are heart rate zones ?
Heart
rate zones explanation
Read full blog post here: Horse Heart rate zones explanation
Ruxbury tracker continuously monitors the heart rate. This is measured
in “beats per minute (BPM)” and it indicates the heart effort expressed by
number of heart contractions per minute.
The bigger the effort the higher will be the heart rate figure.
The heart rate is a good indicator of overall fitness: if the same
exercise can be done at a lower heart rate (than before) then it indicates
improved fitness.
During exercise, a horse’s heart rate increases to deliver oxygen and
energy to the muscles. This increase in heart rate is proportional to the
exercise’s intensity. The heart rate can be categorized into distinct zones. These
zones, numbered from 0, 1 to 5, represent increasing intensity levels.
A horse’s heart rate at rest is 25 to 40 BPM on average. However, it can
vary a lot due to excitement, fear, etc. A low resting heart rate indicates a good
physical condition and relaxation, while a high resting heart rate is usually
associated with overtraining, illness or a poor
physical condition.
During a physical effort or training, the horse’s heart rate increases
significantly. The maximum heart rate of a horse, i.e. the heart rate that a
horse cannot exceed, is normally around 218 BPM, but higher figures up to 240
BPM have been reported.
The heart rate zone is a summary figure translating the heart rate into
a figure in the range 0 to 5. Looking at times spent in different time zones
simplifies the evaluation of a training sessionas compared to looking at the
heart rate curve.