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pulse problems

Katherine J. Brunjes (brunjes@saturn.caps.maine.edu)
Tue, 24 Jun 1997 11:05:50 -0400 (EDT)

You didn't mention if you were administering electrolytes before, during,
and after the rides - or if your horse's mucous membranes were ok during
vet checks - selenium deficiency with electrolyte imbalance was a problem
that my Arab mare had when she first started out in endurance (along with
a heart murmur), which would give us high pulses at the end of a 50 mile
ride (didn't seem to bother until we would do the last hold, or
gate-into-a hold on a 2-day 100 mile) - then she would hand at 68-72 for
60 minutes (and of course, be eliminated from the ride) when all else was
perfect on her - it took some playing around with electrolyte mixtures and
dosing, with advice from a ride vet (who also is an equine cardiologist -
thanks Meg!) before we got the ride combination, and now I never have to
worry about her pulses, recoveries, etc. (now if I could only keep her
sound.....!)

Kathy and Annalea
Bethel, Maine

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