> It amazes me that even among
some experienced riders there isn't a clear understanding that metabolic
acidosis and electrolyte imbalance can lead to sudden cardiac death and that it
takes more than IV fluids to get passed that possibility.
Endurance horses are alkalotic, rather than acidotic.
Metabolic alkalosis is particularly an issue, given the losses of chlorides, but
respiratory alkalosis can be an issue in some as well. But even so, you
are right that simply putting the horses on IV fluids often isn't the whole
story.
