Ridecamp: Re: [RC] B.C.A.A. Complex

The issue as I see it is "what is a food and what is an illegal 
substance."  We accept electrolytes without question. However, if a 
rider would just slow down he would not need the same amount of 
electrolytes. The slower we go the less heat produced, the less 
sweating, the less electrolytes lost.   In fact you could probably get 
through a ride by very conservative riding without needing electrolytes 
at all. So in that respect electrolyte supplementation enhances 
performance - you can go faster with them than without them. Hence since 
electrolytes do in fact allow a rider to go faster should they be 
banded. But we accept electrolyte supplementation as not only "legal" 
but a necessary part of the sport.

There are substances which everyone would agree are not allowed, the 
classical drugs. Then there is classical food, hay, beet pulp, etc. Then 
there is this whole gray area ranging from very light gray to very dark 
gray. Sorry Bob this rule is not black and white. If it were none of the 
periodic discussion would appear on RC.

Truman



Bob Morris wrote:

> Truman:
>
> You feel, really feel there is an interpretation of the
> statement "The integrity of Endurance Competition requires
> that the equine is   not influenced by any drug, medication
> or veterinary treatment." You feel that it cannot stand on
> its own?
>
> Who do you wish to interpret for you so the meaning is
> clear? In my mind, if the rider has to question if the
> substance is a drug, then that substance should not be used.
>
> Bob
>
> Bob Morris
> Morris Endurance Enterprises
> Boise, ID




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