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So, those of you who mix with apple sauce, what is your regiment for 
that please?

Keith


Ranelle Rubin wrote:
> Great advice, Truman..especially the part about smaller doses. Great 
> comparison chart, and there are some comments about DynaSpark that I 
> personally appreciate. Horses love it, will usually eat better with 
> it, and seem to do better than what I have seen with other products.
>
> I crewed for a horse last Sat that has always had a problem getting 
> through a 50 in terms of metabolics. Her owner is a client of mine, 
> and took my advice..pre-loaded Thurs/Fri with half doses, then on Sat 
> at the first vet check we had a "mash and hay soup" with a little 
> squirt of DynaSpark in it. She gobbled it up, we syringed her with a 
> half dose mixed with applesauce and DynaPro (pro-biotic). He said she 
> drank at every opportunity from that ck (at 17 miles) to the 30 mile 
> check. She trotted in looking great..we repeated the process after she 
> ate and drank. He was amazed..said she has never done better. When he 
> brought her home and turned her out, she trotted around with her tail 
> in the air, her nostrils flared and snorted. He said she looked great 
> the next morning as well.
>
> If the molasses, the phosphorus source helps them eat, and keep their 
> blood sugar up, I'll take it! I will say though, that I only use half 
> doses..1/2 oz is the max I give at any one time.
>
>
>
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>
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>
> > Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:53:34 -0400
> > From: tprevatt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > To: jksimons@xxxxxxx
> > CC: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; TTabin@xxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: Re: [RC] Electrolytes
> >
> > Hi Jen,
> >
> > Listen to your regional vets. They know your conditions a lot better
> > than anyone else. This link has a comparison of electrolytes designed
> > for endurance.
> >
> > http://members.tripod.com/ridephotos/electrolytes/compare.html
> >
> > As far as giving them - give little does more often and stay away for
> > huge doses. Again talk to the vets at your rides.
> >
> > Welcome.
> >
> > Truman
> >
> > Jen wrote:
> > > Hi everyone,
> > >
> > > It was pointed out to me at the last ride (my first! *grin*) that 
> the horse needs it's electrolytes replenished when doing long 
> distances, especially in warm weather. I already knew this. But what I 
> didn't know is what to use, and that there are electrolytes mixes 
> specifically for endurance horses!
> > >
> > > I was hoping I could get some advice from some experienced people 
> for my future rides this summer.
> > >
> > > What brand do you use? (Please, I can only get the ones available 
> in Canada - I know there are a few that are very popular, but cannot 
> be sold in Canada yet. So if you are telling me brands, please let me 
> know where you are, or if I can get in Canada)
> > >
> > > How much do you use? How often do you give them?
> > >
> > > What am I looking for in a good brand?
> > >
> > > If this is something that others wouldn't be interested in, feel 
> free to contact me privately at jksimons@xxxxxxx
> > >
> > > Jen
> > >
> > > Jen
> > >
> > >
> > >
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