As far as IV's go, I wish we riders would get rid of this
negative stereotype that we have put on this treatment that might not
be such a bad idea for every horse that finishes 50 or 100 miles. It
can and, has been used for horses that were not necessarily in
"trouble." I'd much rather see a horse on an IV than one lying on the
ground not breathing any longer. I'd venture to say that 95% of all
horses that complete more than 50 miles on a hot humid day at an
endurance ride are dehydrated. If it wouldn't draw such a crowd and I
could do it myself I'd give it to my guys after every ride.
