Re: RC: horses that quit - clarification of blood analysis post

[CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com]

In a message dated 12/10/99 11:27:26 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
steph@endurance.net writes:

<< There is not that much variation in the things we give
 our horses during a competition - electroytes, water,
 hay, grain, carbs, bran, etc - these things may help a horse do
 the best that they can, but the real difference is in the
 horse - and in the rider. >>

This is SO true, Steph.  No matter what you feed, how often you lyte, etc., 
etc., if the HORSE doesn't have what it takes, it's like trying to make a 
silk purse out of a sow's ear.  (You can screw up a good horse with 
mismanagement, but you can never take a poor horse past its innate potential 
with powders and potions!)  And yes, it takes a good rider to get the most 
out of ANY horse--the limitations of the rider will certainly limit the pair.

Heidi


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