All weights were taken immediately upon entry to the checkpoint prior to access to food or water. Official race times, average temperature, and average humidity were recorded. Nine of the Top 10 finishers were weighed again the morning after the race, during recovery . It was expected that the top competitors ridden at a faster pace would have had greater weight loss. However, weight losses were similar in the later finishers.
Dehydration is a common feature even in normal horses that complete the ride.
Rehydration may require more than 12 hours following an endurance ride. Net , in Foresthill, CA, for their continuing donation of the server space for this Web Site. All Rights Reserved.