Ridecamp: RE: [RC] electrolyte before rides

I'm curious about daily supplements of electrolytes.  I've had some people
tell me they do and others say it isn't necessary.  We live in Tulsa, OK
where the summers do get a little warm and my mare isn't the best of
drinkers on the trail.  We haven't competed yet and are only in the
beginning stages of conditioning.

-----Original Message-----
From: Heather Saunders [mailto:saunders03@xxxxxxxx]
Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2002 5:22 PM
To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [RC] electrolyte before rides


I know there is a TON of threads about electrolytes, but I can't seem to
find one that mentions why it is recommended to electrolyte your horse
hours and even the day before a competition.  Isn't the purpose of
electrolyting to replenish lost elytes? so why administer before the loss
of sweat? Can someone educate me on this? thanks!!

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