What horses need Summer Games Plus?
Electrolyte supplementation is indicated anytime a horse sweats repeatedly in a day or consistently over the course of several days. Supplementation is appropriate if sweat appears
- during or after training sessions or competitions.
- while being transported, regardless of the length of trip.
- when a horse is placed in unfamiliar surroundings such as temporary stabling.
- when a horse is standing in his stall or turned out in his paddock on hot and humid days.
Important Note:
Always provide horses receiving electrolyte supplementation with free-choice, clean water. Lack of adequate water in horses supplemented with electrolytes may lead to dehydration and other serious metabolic disorders.
Directions for Use:
Each 60-cc tube supplies 1 ounce of Summer Games Electrolyte.
| Level of Training |
Normal
Environment (oz/day)
|
Hot,
Humid Environment
(oz/day)
|
| Rest |
0 |
1 |
| Light Work |
1 |
1-2 |
| Moderate Work |
2 |
2-3 |
| Heavy Work |
3 |
3-4 |
Administer no more than two tubes in a single offering.
Guidelines for Determining Amount of Summer Games Plus to Offer:
| Light Work: |
Visible Sweat (up to 5 liters sweat loss) For example: dressage, western and English pleasure, trail horses, equitation, etc. |
| Moderate Work: |
Dripping Sweat (5 - 10 liters sweat loss) For example: jumping horses, racehorses, barrel racing, cutting, roping, etc. |
| Heavy Work: |
Dripping Sweat for Extended Periods (more than 10 liters sweat loss) For example: upper level three-day event and western performance horses, polo ponies |
How do I administer Summer Games Plus?
Summer Games Plus is an oral paste.
How do I know if my horse is working hard enough to require electrolyte supplementation?
Any level of work produces body heat and subsequent sweating. The sweat may be evaporating before you see it. Also take into consideration factors such as the time your horse spends in a trailer or tied to the trailer at an event during the heat of the day. The stress of unfamiliar environments alone can cause your horse to sweat. Under any of these circumstances, the electrolytes that are lost in sweat cannot be replaced from the daily ration of grain and forage alone.
How often and how much electrolyte supplementation does my horse need?
Summer Games Plus can be used as a daily supplement. The amount of supplementation will depend on the level of work and the intensity of the heat and humidity the horse is working in. Consult the feeding directions for specific feeding levels.
What will happen if I give my horse too much electrolyte?
The most important thing to remember when supplementing a horse diet with electrolytes is to provide free choice, clean water. In situations where electrolyte is given in excess of requirements, the horse’s system will filter the unused minerals and excrete the excess in the urine. As long as plenty of water is provided to wash away the excess, the potential for harm is minimal.
How is Summer Games Plus different from Endura-Max Plus?
Endura-Max Plus was formulated specifically for endurance horses. The amount of sweat loss in an endurance horse far exceeds that of any other sport horse. During long rides, calcium and magnesium may be lost in amounts high enough to cause metabolic disorders. Endura-Max Plus contains added calcium and magnesium in highly available forms.
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