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[RC] Low Tech and electrolytes - mark@xxxxxxxxxxIn answer to the 'low tech' question.....I do not ride or train with a HRM, GPS, elytes or any of the other gadgets and gizmos out there. I have, at times, tried them, but I found that they interfered with my ability to read and feel my horse. I hate to say it again, but I give Equal Terms little or no elytes-this is NOT a religion with me, but my experience tells me she does not need them, and is indeed, intolerant of them. There have to be other horses that are similair. ET has not coliced in two years now, since I have stopped forcing salt down her throat-and completed 5 day multis, 75s, 50s and 100s, including wins and BCs. She has close to 2000 endurance miles.I know there are people who think I am a hard ass....ok, so I am. It is my humble opinion that you can do this sport with a minimum of BS and have the time of your life, or you can fuss and bother and wear yourself and your horse and your family, thin. Just ride, for pete's sake. When you need to ride slow because o f the weather, the footing, the tide or the moon, just do it. If the stars aline and you can speed up and win, then go for it, but be ever mindful of what you are asking your partner to do, and ever mindful of the consequences, should you make the wrong decision. Laura Hayes AERC# 2741 mark @ madbbs . com
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