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[RC] Metrically challenged (was: electolytes, etc.) - k s swigart

For those of you who are metrically challenged and want to better
understand Leonard's question about just how much electrolytes can you
get into a horse by feeding it rather than shoving them down your
horse's throat, one ounce is about the equivalent of 30 grams.

Additionally (according to at least one study):

"Sweat losses in Na+, Cl- and K+ during a 10 hour endurance competition
can be grossly estimated respectively to 300g, 550g and 120g."

So, to "replace" this, you would have to provide your horse over 2
pounds of salts.

Just to put all of this in perspective.

kat
Orange County, Calif.



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