Re: electrolytes

["Steph Teeter" <step@fsr.com>]

Tina,

I bought a whole bunch of the big 60 cc plastic syringes.
The night before the ride I mix up as many as I think I'll
need for the ride- plus an extra or two. Recently I've started
mixing the electrolytes with yogurt - it provides a little 
probiotic, and seems to make it a little more palatable,
and a little less sticky. Plus it mixes up real well. 

I put the mixed syringes in big ziplock baggies - so if
one does blow, it doesn't get everything else messy. 
Usually put 2 to 4 in each baggie.  Then I can pack the
baggies in my saddle pack, or send them to out vet
checks, or keep them at base camp - whatever. 
I've tried everything too - and this really does work 
best for me.

Steph


-----Original Message-----
From: Tina Hicks <hickst@nichols.com>
To: endurance list <ridecamp@endurance.net>
Date: Thursday, August 20, 1998 7:33 AM
Subject: electrolytes


>I have a strategy Q. re: elect. :-)) Which is the best
>method for administering elec. with the least mess???
>
>I have tried mixing a jar at a time (mixing the E. with
>applesauce/water) and then taking that jar to the vet check
>and drawing up a syringe when I need it.
>
>I have tried just putting some E. in a syringe, drawing some
>water in it, shaking and giving
>
>I have tried mixing it all onsite (E., applesause, water)
>meaning at the check
>
>I have tried taking the E. I need in a baggie to the check
>and then mixing there
>
>All of these result in sticky fingers and/or gobs of E. in
>the container where some water or something dripped in, E.
>on the reins, gunk on my pants, etc....
>
>My next tact is to get enough syringes to make 3 or 4 (or
>however many checks I have) and put them all there with caps
>on so all I have to do is pick up and squirt.
>
>If that doesn't work, I'm about ready to just break down and
>by the ready mixed ones for use at rides.
>
>Don't even think I've gotten to the point where I can carry
>some on the trail :-) I have visions of looking just like I
>do when I try to bake - elec. all over me and the horse.
>
>Suggestions? Style critiques <g>?
>
>Tina Electrolyted Hicks
>Tony - who is electrified
>hickst@nichols.com
>