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Hi Michelle - I am one of those that feel we electrolyte too heavily  
and believe that many riders think that if their horse is tired and  
dehydrated after or during a ride, then they need more electrolytes, -  
when the horse was probably simply not fit enough for the workload.  I  
would suggest starting out with minimal supplementation and focus more  
on fitness. If your horse eats well you might try just adding a little  
to her feed rather than using a syringe. Some are more palatable than  
others ( Perform & Win is very palatable).

Steph

On Oct 19, 2009, at 10:08 AM, Michelle Aquilino wrote:

> Ok, I tried just going through the archives, but there were too many  
> results =P  The main thing I am wondering is what people have found  
> to mix electrolytes with that horses don't seem to mind as much?  Or  
> even maybe like?  lol...  What do you mix it with, and what are the  
> proportions?  Thanks!
>
> Also, I have been reading a lot about electrolytes in general, and  
> am in agreement with maybe people are using them as a "fix-all",  
> using them more often than necessary because of all the hype about  
> their "necessity", etc...  How do I figure out how much my horse  
> needs, or that she's not getting enough?  My horse has a great  
> appetite, and eats throughout the ride really easily (though our  
> first 50, she didn't want any of her own grain or beet pulp or  
> anything, but ate grass, hay, and other horse's offered meals).  She  
> is also a good drinker in general, drinks a ton when she's thirsty,  
> but does not always drink before she gets to that point.
>
> I just want to try to figure all of this stuff out as I head into  
> our first full season of 50s, and anticipate trying to conquer some  
> hot rides (she's 1/2 QH, so it's more of an issue with her).  Thanks!
>
> -Michelle
>
> -- "Don't breed or buy while shelter animals die"


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