Does Your Horse Need Electrolytes During the Fall and Winter?

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Electrolyte supplementation in colder months depends on how much a horse is being ridden and how well they are drinking.

Electrolytes contain sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium and magnesium.

Electrolyte Supplementation

Horses that are ridden lightly a few times a week and drink well probably get suffi­cient electrolytes from hay, concentrate and salt block.

These horses probably DON’T NEED supplementation:

• Horses no longer in work
• Horses hacked once or twice a week
• Horses in light training
• Horses that continue to drink an average of 10 gallons of water a day in colder weather

Horses that train hard and sweat daily may require a well-formulated electrolyte supplement even in colder months.

These horses probably DO NEED supplementation:

• Horses that remain in hard work
• Horses that don’t drink enough water when the temperature drops
• Horses that sweat regularly
• Horses in warmer climates

Ensure the electrolyte is still useable when spring returns.

• Read storage recommendations and follow them closely.
• Check the expiration/best buy date.

Summer Games® Electrolyte

• Replenishes critical electrolytes in the proper ratios.
• Supports drinking and maintains hydration.