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There are some indications that use of these devices at an endurance 
ride would be in violation of the AERC drug policy since it is an 
invasive test. I know of at least one person DQed after they added corn 
syrup to the horse's feed after they had indications of low blood 
glucose derived from a blood sample.

Truman

April wrote:

> 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
>
> On 8/2/05, *Ridecamp Guest* <guest-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> <mailto:guest-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
>
>     Please Reply to: ti Tivers@xxxxxxx <mailto:Tivers@xxxxxxx> or
>     ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>     ==========================================
>
>     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.


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