RC: Nutrition question

[Heidi Sowards <ribbitttreefrog@yahoo.com>]

Me again;

Just bought Fastracks probiotics yesterday. Am just
starting on 1/2 oz. now, will up it gradually. 

Our first ride of the season is June 26. (Klickitat Trek)
and I will be doing a 50 on my horse (not the subject of
this particular discusion) but Rick will be riding Classy,
probably on a 50 also. We have been riding quite a bit,
putting alot of miles on consistantly. Will be backing off
a bit now, will probably only ride 2 more times before the
ride. (4-5 miles, easy speed) 

When should we stop the corn oil, or should we?
And at the vet check (halfway one anyway,) is there
anything in particular we should be giving to boost energy
reserves/blood sugar levels? Beet pulp? Anything else you
would recommend? Or just hay and water? How about
electrolytes? I am going to make the electrolyte cookies.
The syringe full of applesauce/electrolytes works, but is
messy, time consuming and harder to carry. (IMO) I also
know these guys will both eat people food (cookies,
crackers, corn chips, granola bars, so if they think it is
for me, they'll love it!!) Will test one a couple days
before the ride to make sure though.

Thanks for all the info. sorry if this is redundant to
some, but Donte and I have only completed one 50, and Rick
and Classy have never completed a 50. I want to make sure
they get what they need, and want to plan it now rather
than the day before we load the trailer <:) 

Heidi (and Mighte el Donte "I heard that candy bar wrapper
mom, can I have some?")



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