Re: RC: FW: when to give electrolytes

[Trailrite@aol.com]

In a message dated 8/19/99 9:50:42 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
rides2far@juno.com writes:

<< My personal training technique is to convince the horse that I am insane
 and that he'd better look out for himself because I AM insane.  It's
 funny that after Kaboot's first 100 he seemed to take much more
 responsibility for his own well being.  I think that one finally
 convinced him that I did NOT know when to quit and he'd better look out
 for himself.  In the next 50 he drank about 1/4 mile into the race.
 
 Angie
  >>
That is you.  She is a new rider.  I didn't say she shouldn't give 
electrolytes before the ride just during.  But if you continue giving 
electrolytes while the horse is not drinking it is dangerous.  Electrolytes 
will dehydrate your horse more.  That is a fact.  To say go a longer distance 
is not what I would advise.  Not for a new rider.  What is wrong in praticing 
and teaching your horse to take care of him/her self before a ride anyway?  I 
teach clients (about 30 - 40 per year) to try and be prepared and be ready 
for a ride.  Just last week, we took 8 riders to the Fireworks 50 and 7 
finished! 
Tammy Robinson
Trail-Rite Ranch & Products


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