Carbs

[Misxfire@aol.com]

Hi Ridecampers,

      I use, not regularly enough (they are not easy to use and I really 
appreciate Tom's and others posts on how to better prepare them), Tom's carbs 
during rides to keep my horse's energy up so he doesn't get draggy, like when 
I eat on the trail to keep my energy up.  I also use it, more regularly, 
after a ride to help replenish his energy store.  That is where is has helped 
him the most.  He used to look like he was going to colic after a fast ride 
and now he looks relaxed and bright.
     In summary, I don't use them to enable him go to faster but to make him 
more comfortable, can't think of a better word, during and after the 
competition.  However if he is able to go faster I won't be sorry.

Judy Etheridge
Sunol, California


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