RE: Carbos and research project

[Steph Teeter <step@fsr.com>]

Hi Susan,

I've been using the carbos too - long chain polysacharides - I got them from
Tom Ivers. He may be able to give you the product breakdown. Calories per oz??

Have used them on 2 moderately paced multidays  and a competitive 50.

2 oz every 2 hrs as a rule - but in reality it depended on timing at vet checks,
water stops etc.. 

I felt that the energy level of the horses was improved. And I *seemed* to notice
a boost of energy 45 minutes to an hour after administration. Has anybody else
made this observation? I noticed it especially during the multiday rides, where we
kept a more moderate pace. Both my husband and myself seemed to feel it.
However I did a competitive 50 in April, fast paced, and did not notice any ups
or downs at all. Energy level was high during the entire 50 miles. 

I realize this is all anecdotal - but am very curious to hear what other have to say
about it. It just makes sense to supply fuel during the course of a ride. 

Do you have any figures on absorption rates of the long chain polysacharides?
Vs. whole grain, hay, etc.?

Steph

p.s. Kat is training one of my horses for the summer - if she wants to participate
with Saber, you could probably use him too. 
-----Original Message-----
From:	Susan Evans Garlinghouse [SMTP:suendavid@worldnet.att.net]
Sent:	Tuesday, June 09, 1998 12:12 PM
To:	ridecamp@endurance.net
Subject:	Carbos and research project

Hiya,

Plea #1--I know there are a reasonable number of people using carbos
during endurance rides and was wondering if everyone could give a quick
summary of their strategies and what seems to work best for them?  Only
once during the ride, every few hours, etc?  What else are you feeding
during the ride, if anything?  What differences have you noticed?