tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1139223836867915036.post247400450886200307..comments2023-05-19T04:56:25.179-07:00Comments on Wren Loop Thoroughbreds: Bare Bones RecapCGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05083608347643075663noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1139223836867915036.post-74647007978591881422012-08-11T10:05:32.044-07:002012-08-11T10:05:32.044-07:00Great story! Grats on a good finish - and what a ...Great story! Grats on a good finish - and what a nice short trip!<br /><br />Here's two non-sugary electrolyte choices that I've used:<br /><br /><a href="http://shop.nuun.com/tangerine-ginger" rel="nofollow">Nuun naturals</a> are stevia-sweetened tabs that drop into water bottles. They fizz as they dissolve, and they taste a little weird but they work.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.hammernutrition.com/products/endurolytes.elt.html" rel="nofollow">Hammer endurolytes</a> are capsules of electrolytes. You just swallow some with water while you're out there sweating. If you don't have issues swallowing big gelcaps and you're really taste-sensitive they're the way to go!Funderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06358687366401205336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1139223836867915036.post-13438564335941113362012-08-10T16:22:14.467-07:002012-08-10T16:22:14.467-07:00I hate bells. Seriously, bears can hear you coming...I hate bells. Seriously, bears can hear you coming anyway! But it showed you can trot downhill, which is great! I had a hard time overcoming that too, but when the horse is nice and balanced its pretty neat. Glad Cartman did so well, I think we spend a lot of time worrying about our horses and forget about ourselves! I haven't figured it out yet, and really can't stand the electrolyte drinks. I like smart water lemonade, and I saw some jelly-bean electrolyte treats at Tevis this weekend that looked interesting.irish horsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11289040711028666546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1139223836867915036.post-64004877752640490892012-08-10T12:13:05.486-07:002012-08-10T12:13:05.486-07:00I can't digest the elyte mixes and powders, so...I can't digest the elyte mixes and powders, so on hot/humid ride I drink a big can of V-8 at every check and take a "shorty" can in my saddle bag. Saves my butt...!AareneXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18072169739345465380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1139223836867915036.post-49550369818423568502012-08-09T21:51:53.238-07:002012-08-09T21:51:53.238-07:00Connie- I have a theory that the bells are more he...Connie- I have a theory that the bells are more helpful to maintaining a space bubble than scaring bears, when used during a ride like that anyway. I highly doubt many bears would be out on the trail when there are 75 horses going by!<br /><br />Aarene- V-8 is exactly what I forced myself to drink when I got back to the trailer, next time I better take one along on trail, or perhaps some of that electrolyte powder if I can find one w/o all the sugars.<br /><br />I think we get a little spoiled in our area, we rarely have too much heat and humidity to deal with.CGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05083608347643075663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1139223836867915036.post-38837407524401147812012-08-09T09:30:02.416-07:002012-08-09T09:30:02.416-07:00Sounds like the heat got to YOU girl...were you dr...Sounds like the heat got to YOU girl...were you drinking water AND consuming some kind of electrolyte? <br /><br />If you like the taste of V-8, it's a good choice. If not, there are plenty of sports drinks that will prevent "finish-line boinking" (try to find one with minimal sugar). <br /><br />Glad you got your completion. Fee took a long time to pulse down b/c of the heat/humidity, but since she kept eating while we cooled her, she got excellent vet scores at the finish...sounds like C was on the same plan!AareneXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18072169739345465380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1139223836867915036.post-10119126134973916652012-08-09T08:31:11.925-07:002012-08-09T08:31:11.925-07:00So did the heat, after just recovering from being ...So did the heat, after just recovering from being sick get to you? Love your diet change - I made some major changes over a year ago now & wish I'd kept the routines of my "youth" & not have to re-learn them! <br />Congratulations on the super vet scores! Cartman had to be one of the few that scored that high - it was a tough ride! (We too were confused at that sign!)<br />P.S. I've had experience with the "Bell Lady" - drives me nuts! Like some poor Bear would be out with all those horses on the trails! :-)HHmsteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16129136410081149976noreply@blogger.com