Re: RC: Fw: conditioning.

[DreamWeaver <karen@chaton.gardnerville.nv.us>]

At 02:52 PM 09/11/1999 -0400, Trailrite@aol.com wrote:
>     On the days we work our horse's we always feed about 1 to 1/2 
> electrolyte
>dose when we've returned to the ranch.  This is done in according with
>humidity, workout level, distance, heat.  This is to just assure us that we
>try and maintain a certain balanced level.  Sometimes we electrolyte out on
>the trail.  This is done for two reasons.  1. Is because we've ridden hard in
>the heat.
>2. Is because we are teaching clients to administered electrolytes and
>teaching them when to administered them.
>This sound about what you do?

That sounds like a great way to train people.  :)

I don't generally give electrolytes on training rides, because I want the 
horses to learn how to deal with a deficit.  Also, because of competing so 
frequently I don't often take the horses out for any longer than a 10-12 
mile ride. (except for yesterday when I rode both horses for over 20 miles 
because my dog was attacked by coyotes and I had to try and find her) I 
think it's great for people to get to learn how to administer electrolytes 
though.  I know I had a horse that was a real PITA with that.  He went thru 
several rides without getting any electrolytes because I didn't want to 
attempt to fight a battle that I couldn't win.  Instead, we practiced and 
practiced at home and on the trail from home until I knew I could win, and 
then I finally got them into him at a ride.  Now I can dose him from his 
back and he's easy.  At the time I swear he could grow 10', but he only did 
that at a ride.  ;^)

k



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