The EQUITIME heart rate belt is an equine heart rate monitoring system designed for use under the saddle during training and competition. The belt is made of low-profile elastic material and closes entirely with velcro, with no metal or plastic buckles. This construction eliminates pressure points and keeps a flat profile even where the saddle pad passes over it, reducing bulk compared with belts that use a traditional closure.
Detection is handled by a sensor dedicated to equine use, with electrodes sized for contact on the horse's chest. Reception works both via Bluetooth, for pairing with the main GPS sports watches and training apps, and through wireless transmission compatible with the EQUITIME heart rate watch, with no proprietary software or intermediaries required.
The belt can be used both on the saddled horse, for continuous monitoring during work, and on the unsaddled horse: after the finish line, before the vet check, once the saddle is removed the sensor stays active and lets you follow the heart rate during the cooling-down (sponging) phase, which is particularly useful in endurance.
Technical advantages
- Velcro closure on an elastic belt, with no metal or plastic buckles.
- Flat, low-profile design for minimal bulk under the saddle pad and no pressure points.
- Sensor dedicated to equine use, with electrodes sized for chest contact.
- Dual reception, via Bluetooth and through wireless transmission compatible with the EQUITIME heart rate watch.
- Compatibility with GPS sports watches and training apps.
- Dual use, on the saddled and unsaddled horse, with heart rate monitoring even during sponging before the vet check.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Closure | Velcro on elastic belt, buckle-free |
| Belt material | Low-profile elastic |
| Sensor | Electronic sensor dedicated to equine use |
| Electrodes | Sized for equine chest contact |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth (GPS watches and apps) + wireless transmission compatible with the EQUITIME heart rate watch |
| Use | On saddled and unsaddled horse |
| Application | Training, competition and recovery (ideal for endurance) |