Electrolytes
Electrolytes for your horse
We offer specially formulated electrolytes for horses in powder, liquid, and paste forms. Electrolytes – including sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and chloride – are essential for maintaining fluid balance, muscle function, and energy during and after exertion. Especially during intensive work or hot weather, they can help maintain your horse's vitality and hydration.
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Contact Charlotte, our specialist, to choose the right electrolytes for your horse.
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Electrolytes for horses: essential for hydration and performance
Electrolytes are charged minerals such as sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, and magnesium, which help the body with muscle activity, sensory signals, acid-base balance, and regulating fluid transport between cells. Especially during exertion, your horse can lose a lot of sweat – sometimes up to 15 liters per hour – with large amounts of electrolytes.
Why supplement with extra electrolytes?
Your horse loses electrolytes through sweat; it is essential to replenish them immediately after your horse has sweated heavily. Your horse has no reserve electrolytes, and although your horse can replenish electrolytes itself, this often takes too long (approximately a 2-day recovery period).
When is replenishment needed and how much?
For light exertion, existing feed, salt blocks, or natural salt are usually sufficient. However, with intensive sweating (such as endurance riding or long-distance transport), the loss increases – think up to 100 g of salt per hour – making supplementation necessary
What to look for when choosing an electrolyte supplement?
Choose products that contain sufficient important electrolytes (Na, K, Cl, Ca, Mg), in the correct ratios, and ensure water is available – electrolytes stimulate thirst and effectively support recovery.
We recommend buying an electrolyte supplement for your horse based on glucose. Glucose ensures rapid absorption of electrolytes through the intestine. Additionally, when purchasing an electrolyte supplement for your horse, consider how you want to use the supplement; for daily use, you can choose a powder or liquid form, but a paste is very useful at competitions.
Our range of electrolytes for horses
At Dochorse, you will find a wide selection:
- Powders – easy to mix with feed or water.
- Liquid formulas – ideal for rapid absorption.
- Pastes – convenient for training or transport.
Need advice?
Want to know which electrolyte product best suits your horse, situation, or training schedule? Contact our specialist for personalized advice.
What are electrolytes and why are they important for horses?
Electrolytes are dissolved minerals such as sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, and magnesium. They play an important role in regulating the fluid balance, muscle function, nerve conduction, and acid-base balance in the body. During strenuous exercise or hot weather, a horse loses not only fluid through sweat but also these essential minerals. Replenishing electrolytes helps maintain performance and support recovery.When should I give my horse electrolytes?
Electrolytes are particularly useful:
During or after heavy training or competitions.
In hot weather or high humidity.
During long-distance transport.
When your horse sweats a lot, for example during endurance rides or multi-day events.
By replenishing in a timely manner, you reduce the risk of dehydration and muscle problems.
How do I administer electrolytes to my horse?
Electrolytes are available in powder, liquid, or paste form. You can mix them with feed or dissolve them in water. Always ensure your horse has unlimited access to fresh drinking water, as electrolytes stimulate the thirst reflex.Can I give electrolytes year-round?
Yes, electrolytes can be given year-round, but they are usually most needed in situations where the horse sweats a lot. In winter, additional electrolyte intake is often less necessary, unless there is intense training or transport.What should I look for when choosing an electrolyte supplement?
Choose a product that contains all essential electrolytes in the correct proportions: sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, and magnesium.