Ridecamp: Re: [RC] carbohydrate fuel

> so maybe we should be using elytes on longer training rides? I'm thinking
> of the training rides that are 20 - 30 miles in the heat.

Yes, that's Gayle's recommendation and I agree.  Worst case scenario, your
horse may not need them and will just pee them out in a few hours, and
you've ggoten in some practice syringing on the trail.  Best case, your
horse stays closer to fully hydrated at all times.


 I find that on
> the home training loop they just don't drink much  - even when going 20
> miles or more - they know they can tank up when they get home and hold
> out for the home water trough. I can't help but think that's not good -
> even at a relatively relaxed pace.

I agree.  It would always be better for them to drink at every opportunity,
not hang on until they're home.  If a syringe of e'lytes pushes up the
plasma sodium during the ride, they're probably more likely to drink on the
trail.

Susan G



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