electrolytes

Lysane Cree (cree_l@LSA.Lan.McGill.CA)
Mon, 24 Nov 1997 15:06:47 EST

I have come across several articles about electrolytes and would like
to know what the opinion is on electrolytes for 25 mile distances. Is
it necessary to supply electrolytes on these rides? I have heard also
that the paste electrolytes (the ones that come in tubes like
dewormers) are not permitted at rides and that a rider can only use
the powder form that dissolves in water. Is this true for all rides
and if so, why?
Thanks,
Lysane and Buck