Re: RC: FW: when to give electrolytes

[Trailrite@aol.com]

You should never give electrolytes unless their has been enough water 
consumed before hand.  By giving electrolytes before & not knowing if your 
horse will drink is dangerous, and this would only make things worse.  Nerves 
is what might of made your horse not drink.  To get him used to this is 
practice at home with groups of horses, trailer away to different areas and 
make group practice rides.  If your not able to do this, then just go slow at 
the limited distance rides until your horse is able to relax a think about 
himself and drink.  Don't consider doing more miles until he will be a good 
drinker and eater.
Tammy Robinson


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