<< Can Susan and Tom agree on a starting point to test this carb loading
controversy, say a fairly non threathening loading and training routine.
If so would one of the more experienced riders be willing to try it and
pass on the results? (Teddy?)
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Nicco Murphy Aerostructures Inc. F/A-18 Group, San Diego,
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Nicco,
A four-ounce dose of something like Champion Nutrition's Heavy Weight Gainer,
(use vanilla flavor because the other flavors may contain caffeine) found at
GNC stores, among others, will cause no problem in the horse. This dose can
be repeated every 6 hours with no ill effect. This is where I'd start--using
this "fuel" (sugars/Medium Chain Triglycerides) as a supplement during the
ride, as opposed to a loading process (which would be 4 days of 3 X 4 oz
doses).
My guess is that the two combined would be the best protocol, but it would be
useful to see what happens without loading. With loading, you're likely to
get a very energetic horse at the outset of the ride.
ti
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