Description
TopSpec Electrolytes
- Some minerals are also called electrolytes.
- This is because when dissolved in body fluids they carry spare ions which give them an electrical charge.
- Electrolytes use this charge to help control the water balance in a horse, trying to maintain a sufficiently hydrated status at all times.
- Electrolytes also play an important role in muscle function and through their role in hydration, both temperature regulation and the transport of nutrients and waste products throughout the horse’s body.
- If electrolytes are not added to a horse’s diet many problems may occur including dehydration.
- Dehydration can be life-threatening and is frequently performance limiting, with colic and ‘Tying-Up’ the most well known consequences.
- A horse has only to become mildly dehydrated in order to lose performance, sometimes reported as a lack of stamina and slow recovery rates.
- TopSpec Electrolytes should always be added in addition to any salt already in the diet and not instead of that salt.
- The addition of salt to the diet should be sufficient for horses only sweating lightly. Salt-licks should always be available 24/7.
- Divide the daily amount equally amongst meals and mix well. It is recommended that this electrolyte preparation is used for at least two days after sweating.