NPC Health Electrolytes for horses

Electrolytes for horses is a horse supplement especially formulated to replenish lost salts in sweating horses and those working in hot conditions.

Electrolytes work by replacing lost salts in sweat, which also drives the thirst response, the horse will feel thirsty and drink. Therefore, will also rehydrate. The combination of electrolytes and water therefore restores body balance and quickly aids recovery in your horse.

Electrolytes are recommended in hot weather conditions and after sweating has taken place. Always ensure access to water after administering and never provide electrolytes then ride or travel without ensuring your horse drinks. Electrolytes without water will cause dehydration. The horse must drink some time after electrolytes are given. 

Electrolytes for horses consist of Sodium, Chloride, Potassium, Calcium and Magnesium. which are lost in sweat and should be replaced after sweating has taken place. By replenishing salts after sweating homeostasis (body balance) can be restored.

The sequence:  RESTORE, replace lost salts. This drives the thirst response encourages drinking for HYDRATION. The rebalance of electrolytes will RECHARGE your horse!

Electrolytes therefore help to; RESTORE, RE-HYDRATE, RECHARGE!

Horses lose more than salt (sodium and chloride) in sweat and in particular heavy sweating horses in hot conditions.

Ordinary salt can be fed daily (1 tablespoon per 500 Kg horse) but as sweating increases Electrolytes should be added in addition to your daily salt regime. We recommend splitting feeds, so it does not become too salty into AM and PM feed where Electrolytes are administered after working the horse. Always ensure water is available after feeding any salt product as Electrolytes will (also) make your horse extremely thirsty.ele