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RE: [RC] Just one rider's input on elytes - heidiI've been competing for 6 years & 3000 miles in the NE & SE regions and wouldn't dream of doing a ride without electrolytes, although I try to be careful not to overdose. I did this last May at Biltmore - gave a double dose by accident at one hold - and my veteran horse got crampy out on trail. Fortunately my friend Jen who was riding him that day had the wisdom to slow down a bit and ride him through it. Oops. meant to add some more to my last post before hitting the send button. Your post is a perfect example of the harm that can come from misuse and overuse of e-lytes. I'd also question the rationale riding a crampy horse "through it"--how did your friend Jen know that she was not dealing with a tie-up, or a colic? I would submit that you got lucky this time, not that your friend was particularly wise. Heidi =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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