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Re: [RC] Mixing Electrolytes With... (and a general electrolyte question too) - stephanie teeter

Hi Michelle - I am one of those that feel we electrolyte too heavily and believe that many riders think that if their horse is tired and dehydrated after or during a ride, then they need more electrolytes, - when the horse was probably simply not fit enough for the workload. I would suggest starting out with minimal supplementation and focus more on fitness. If your horse eats well you might try just adding a little to her feed rather than using a syringe. Some are more palatable than others ( Perform & Win is very palatable).

Steph

On Oct 19, 2009, at 10:08 AM, Michelle Aquilino wrote:

Ok, I tried just going through the archives, but there were too many results =P The main thing I am wondering is what people have found to mix electrolytes with that horses don't seem to mind as much? Or even maybe like? lol... What do you mix it with, and what are the proportions? Thanks!

Also, I have been reading a lot about electrolytes in general, and am in agreement with maybe people are using them as a "fix-all", using them more often than necessary because of all the hype about their "necessity", etc... How do I figure out how much my horse needs, or that she's not getting enough? My horse has a great appetite, and eats throughout the ride really easily (though our first 50, she didn't want any of her own grain or beet pulp or anything, but ate grass, hay, and other horse's offered meals). She is also a good drinker in general, drinks a ton when she's thirsty, but does not always drink before she gets to that point.

I just want to try to figure all of this stuff out as I head into our first full season of 50s, and anticipate trying to conquer some hot rides (she's 1/2 QH, so it's more of an issue with her). Thanks!

-Michelle

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