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Re: [RC] for those who use electrolytes...help those newbies - rides2farHere's a good simple analogy. The horse's intercellular fluid is is of a certain mixture. Part electrolytes, and part water. Picture it like a pitcher of Kool-Aid. If you pour out "Kool-Aid" and add more water it's no longer the correct balance...it's not Kool-Aid any more. If the horse needs that particular balance to function, and can only take in more water, he's doing more damage than good because he is diluting his cellular fluid...it's no longer the right mix. Having a horse that drinks tons could get you in trouble if he had no time to eat enough or was not given enough electrolytes to balance it out. Very quick version...very prone to mistakes but I've got an appt. to get my hair cut and I'm out the door. Angie On Thu, 23 Mar 2006 10:54:48 -0600 "Jonni" <jonnij@xxxxxxxx> writes: OK, So, I have sort of a challenge for those who regularly use electrolytes, and feel they have a good understanding of "why" they do so. Can you explain to those very new to the sport, how electrolytes work in the horses body, and just what they do. Why do they make the horse drink? And, why do we not want to give electrolytes to a very dehydrated horse. What can happen? What can happen if a horse gets too much electrolytes? I would love to hear these answers in a very simplistic manner, than any newbie who lurks could understand. So, who is game??? (you vets can sit this one out, you have that unfair advantage) And for those of you who feel this subject gets beat to death, and want more "scientific" posts on this sport, this is your chance to shine. Please help these new folks out who are confused about electrolytes. Jonni "Man was created to complete the horse." -Ed Abbey. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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