RE: Another (or I missed it) Electrolyte question

["Anna & Marty D." <diggsma@flash.net>]

Hello,
I've been trying to follow this thread. I have a question. About someone

saying NOT to give electrolytes if the horse has not had a drink, why?
Is there a medical reason? Please clarify.
thanks,
anna.


> Subject: RC: RE: Electrolyte help?
> Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2001 13:15:22 -0700
> From: "Kathy Mayeda" <kathy_mayeda@atce.com>
> To: "Rides 2 Far" <rides2far@juno.com>, <talerra@bellsouth.net>
> CC: <ridecamp@endurance.net>
> Thanks Cathy for asking and thank you Angie for your answer.
> I have been pondering electrolytes since my horse thumped
> after my last two 50 completions.  After watching my
> horse over the winter and figuring out that he always
> stays well tanked up - the rule for not electrolyting until
> after he drinks does not work for him.  By the time he
> is drinking he is under-electrolyted.  So, Angie, you
> having said what you said makes me feel a little more
> confirmed on my analysis!
>
> K.
>
>