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RE: [RC] French Team - heidi

Didn't I read somewhere that the French riders condition their horses 
without electrolytes? And also do not use them in competition?


I recall reading that as well.  And they are on the cutting edge of
world competition.  


After discussing this with a veterinarian who scopes many horses,
some who are racing, and under stress,  his opinion is that riders should 
relieve the
acid buildup immediately following a race and not during the race!


As for acid build-up, consider that one of the best buffers is
saliva--and that eating long-stemmed forage at vet checks will
stimulate saliva production AND add e-lytes in a food form where they
are not caustic.

Heidi


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