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Hi, Tom,

I am curious about glucometers. I have not heard of using one before. I
did some looking in the RC archives and found out some information
about how to get a blood sample and some sample numbers, but I have a
couple questions.

Are there guidelines for what to feed and when and how much to keep my
horse's glucose levels even? I would think that would be the goal...an
even blood sugar that does not spike or dip, is not too high, nor too
low, but is the "right" amount to provide consistent energy. I am
rather looking for a place to start rather than just doing the
trial/error myself while understanding that my horse is an individual
and there will be some type of trial and error. 

Is checking the glucose levels important/helpful for riders that are
not riding to top ten or win? I.E. back of the packers? I am still
learning how to manage my horse in endurance and find this type of data
gathering fascinating.

Also, to show my ignorance here, what is an ES?

Thanks,
April
Nashville, TN

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A HR monitor costs lest than your riding outfit, a glucometer less than $50 after rebates, and an ES can be done by sticking two poles in the ground--maybe 50 cents each.