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[RC] Question on glucose, feeding - Michelle SmithI've been watching all the posts on glycogen, grain, beetpulp and feeding to keep the levels up during a ride. I know there are different opinions on whether to feed grain or beet pulp out on trail during the ride but in regards to grain.... My first question - are glycogen and calories the same in this conversation? Supposing that you are feeding beetpulp/grain sloshes days before the ride, at camp, during vet checks.... if you use a product like Ultium as their grain - does it have enough glycogen to produce the same effect as grain? I know Ultium is 1.8 MCals per pound and grain, depending on type, for this instance let's say has 1.3 MCals - are you better off feeding a higher calorie product like Ultium or because Ultium has less sugar (I think) are you better off with grain? My horses get (at rides) wet beet pulp mixed with Ultium and a little grain for taste so "introducing a new feed" isn't an issue. Love the posts - especially Bruce's creative personal description on each email. Michelle =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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