Re: RC: Long holds, Heart Rate, tying up, electrolytes

[CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com]

In a message dated 12/20/99 10:43:26 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
ralston@AESOP.RUTGERS.EDU writes:

<< Since nervous sweat has a different sodium/potassium
  balance than heat dissipation sweat (work done a long time ago),
  my question is: has anyone else noticed this-if horses are
 particularly nervous they are more likely to get into electrolyte 
  related problems even if on a "good" electrolyte supplement? >>

No lab data, Sarah, but years of clinical observation--yes, I believe this, 
and it seems that these horses can be managed with mega-doses of lytes, 
whereas our more laid-back horses tend to need little or no lyte 
supplementation to do the same job.  So the "cure" sure fits your scenario...

Heidi


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