Re: RE: Another (or I missed it) Electrolyte question

["C. Osborne" <whiteokarabians@email.com>]

yes, there is a medical reson:  you're giving the electrolytes to help the
body retain fluid and prevent dehydration..AND to replace vital electrolytes
that are lost with sweat that the horse had to have in order to maintain
body functions.  Now, giving electrolytes without enough fluid actually
causes the body to become 'dehydrated' for all intents and purposes. (has to
do with interstitial/extracellular/intervascular fluid shifts,
etc....confused yet?)

Don't worry if this all seems very confusing...it is....actually,
fluid/electrolyte balance and acid/base balance are two of the most
difficult concepts in human or animal physiology.  They are both dynamic
things and dependent upon a myriad of 'if, and, or's.  There is no 100%
correct answer to cover a set of situations.  Every situation requires a
different answer to the same question :)

Corrine
----- Original Message -----
From: Anna & Marty D. <diggsma@flash.net>
To: <ridecamp@endurance.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2001 9:44 AM
Subject: RC: RE: Another (or I missed it) Electrolyte question


> 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.
> >
> >
>
>
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