Re: RC: Re: Re: Electrolyting

[Truman Prevatt <tprevatt@mindspring.com>]

As Susan and Angie point out - prior to the ride and every hour or so during the
ride, after the ride and a couple hours after the ride. If it is particularly
hot, keep electrolyting with the meals for 24 to 36 hours after the ride.

There are some prepared paste electrolytes out there, Lyte Now, Endura Max, etc.
that are fairly handly to carry with you on the trail.

Truman


>
> Having said that, what I suggest to people is that they put about 2 ounces
> of electrolyte in a 60 cc syringe, mixed with applesauce and a piece of tape
> over the tip so it doesn't dribble, and e'lyte with that starting two hours
> before the ride and every hour or so throughout the ride and for several
> hours after the finish.  (You should also elyte for a couple days ahead of
> time while trailering to encourage them to drink as well).  I know it's a
> pain to have to syringe that often, but that protocol seems to work really
> well.  It's the schedule that's used by a lot of horses that all do well on
> it, but specifically on a couple of very high mileage/winning/BC horses, as
> well as another that races at FEI level and top tenned Tevis with overall
> probably the best metabolic profile of any horse in the race.  So you might
> give it a try.  In talking to alot of riders, and in comparing the chem
> panels of horses syringed different ways, I'm pretty convinced 1-2 oz per
> hour, as opposed to larger doses once or twice, is the way to go.