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RE: [RC] Just one rider's input on elytes - heidi


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I've been competing for 6 years & 3000 miles in the NE & SE regions and 
wouldn't dream of doing a ride without electrolytes, although I try to be 
careful not to overdose. I did this last May at Biltmore - gave a double dose 
by accident at one hold - and my veteran horse got crampy out on trail. 
Fortunately my friend Jen who was riding him that day had the wisdom to slow 
down a bit and ride him through it. 

   JMHO for those concerned about electrolytes:

1. Horses sweat in a way that is qualitatiovely differently than humans - 
I read somewhere that they excrete much more minerals than we do, I think 
magnesium was one of them. I  typically use 4 doses for a 50 mile ride, 
including the one right before starting, and 7-8 doses for a 100 miler.


Just curious--have you ever calculated your horse's dietary INTAKE of
those minerals that are lost in sweat?

Heidi


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