What horses need Summer Games Electrolyte?
- Performance horses that sweat, even mildly, during exercise
- Overweight, idle horses that sweat a lot, though not in work
Important Note:
Always provide horses receiving electrolyte supplementation with free choice, clean water. Lack of adequate water in a diet supplemented with electrolytes may lead to dehydration and other serious metabolic disorders.
Directions for Use:
| Level of Training |
Normal
Environment
(oz/day)
|
Hot,
Humid Environment
(oz/day)
|
| Rest |
0 |
1 |
| Light |
1 |
1-2 |
| Moderate |
2 |
2-3 |
| Heavy |
3 |
3-4 |
It is recommended to divide daily doses of 3 to 4 ounces into separate feedings. Summer Games Electrolyte is a powder and can be added as a top-dressing on the daily grain ration.
Guidelines for Determining Amount of Summer Games Electrolyte Supplementation:
| 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 Electrolyte?
Summer Games Electrolyte is a powder and can be added as a top-dressing on the daily grain ration.
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 Electrolyte 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 Electrolyte different from Endura-Max electrolyte?
Endura-Max is 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 contains added calcium and magnesium in highly available forms.
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