ridecamp@endurance.net: Should I electrolyte???

Should I electrolyte???

Olympian06@aol.com
Sun, 23 Mar 1997 14:21:36 -0500 (EST)

Hi, I have been pondering over this question long enough and was hoping all
of could give me some advice. The problem being that my Vet ( who I trust
greatly and was the leading vet at the Atlanta Olympics ) has told me that I
do not need to give my horse electrolytes when he is only racing 25 miles. He
said when I start doing 50's on him he will need electrolytes but for 25's
they aren't needed. Lilium drinks well and I don't use them in training
unless it's hot ( 90 -115 degrees ) so if he is fit should I not worry about
them untill 50's or would it be a good idea to start giving them at 25's?? I
have read all the electrolyte articles but haven't found anything on what
milage to administer them?? I would greatly appreciate some oppions and/or
advice on this matter!!!

I also want to thanks all of you for having such good advice and comments
posted on Ridecamp, it is greatly appreciated!!!!

Johnna Robb & AM Lilium Dream
Olympian06@aol.com ( feel free to E-Mail me privately )

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