Complete Electrolytes Supplement for Horses by Science Supplements
- For all horses in work
- Contains all the key electrolytes sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium and magnesium
- For sustained performance
- Extra gentle for your horse’s stomach using Micro Encapsulation TechnologyTM
- 2kg tub gives approximately 6 weeks supply
- Also available in a 10kg tub and a syringe
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Complete Electrolytes Supplement for Horses Product Description
Complete Electrolytes Supplement for Horses is a palatable, fully balanced electrolyte that is gentle on the stomach and replaces electrolytes in proportion to the amounts lost during exercise. Sub-optimal electrolyte intake is a frequent cause of poor performance in competition horses. Palatability problems with ordinary electrolytes can limit feed and supplement intake, cause irritation of the stomach and intestine, and has also been shown to irritate or cause gastric ulceration in horses. Containing the 5 key electrolytes sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium and magnesium with Microencapsulation Technology means it dissolves in the small intestine where electrolyte uptake is optimal, and is both palatable and gentle on the stomach unlike ordinary electrolytes.
What is Micro Encapsulation Technology and how does it work?
Why Complete Electrolytes?
The five major electrolytes: sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium and magnesium; are key nutrients required for nerve and muscle function, maintenance of normal hydration and normal function of the digestive system, kidneys, lungs and heart. Sub-optimal electrolyte intake can lead to muscle problems and poor performance, therefore horses in work require extra electrolytes to replace those lost in sweat, faeces and urine. The harder the horse works, the hotter the horse gets. The longer a horse works and the warmer the weather, the more sweat and therefore the more electrolytes a horse will lose. One litre of horse sweat contains around 3.5g of sodium, 6g of chloride, 1.2g of potassium and 0.1g of calcium. A horse can easily lose 5 litres of sweat each hour on a normal day at a moderate pace which equates to the loss of around 50g of electrolytes. This amount would not be replaced by the horses’ normal daily hay and hard feed alone.
When to feed Complete Electrolytes?
The simple answer is to feed every day! It is common for many horses to only be fed supplemental electrolytes immediately before and during competition. If you feed enough electrolytes during training you will not need to increase the amount in the feed when it comes to a competition. If you don’t feed in training and feed only in competition you are asking for trouble. It can take weeks or months, not days, to fully restore the body’s normal electrolyte levels following a month or so of training.
Available in a 2kg tub lasting approximately 6 weeks, a 10kg tub for multiple horses or yards and a 60g syringe for use before,during or immediately after exercise.
How to feed Complete Electrolytes?
Given regularly and not just during competition helps maintain electrolyte levels, stimulates appetite and encourages drinking.
Active Ingredient Levels
100g of Complete Electrolytes delivers:
Sodium 20.0g Chloride 38.9g Potassium 8.3g Calcium 0.6g Magnesium 0.4g
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Complete Electrolytes Supplement for Horses Ingredients and Feeding Guide
Tub and Pouch – Instructions for use and feeding Guide Level 25ml (28g) scoops per day
Maintenance / Light:
- Pony – approximately 250kg = 0.5
- Horse – approximately 500kg = 1
- Large Horse – over 750kg = 1.5
Moderate:
- Pony – approximately 250kg = 1
- Horse – approximately 500kg = 1.5
- Large Horse – over 750kg = 2
Hard / Hot Weather:
- Pony – approximately 250kg = 2
- Horse – approximately 500kg = 3 – 4
- Large Horse – over 750kg = 4 – 5
Mix thoroughly with feed and split between meals where possible.
Do not exceed the recommended intake.
One of our core values is transparency. That’s why we list all the active ingredients per daily feeding rate so you know exactly what your horse is getting.
Active Ingredients:
One 25ml level scoop (28g) provides: 7.7g chloride, 4.1g sodium, 1.7g potassium, 0.1g magnesium and 0.1g calcium.
Composition:
Sodium chloride, potassium chloride, vegetable oil, calcium gluconate, dextrose 5%, magnesium phosphate, flavour.
Analytical constituents:
Ash 67.6%, Chloride 38.5%, Sodium 20.5%, Oils & Fats 16.6%, Potassium 8.5%, Calcium 0.6%, Phosphorus 0.6%, Magnesium 0.5%, Protein 0.0%, Fibre 0.0%.
Additives (per kg):
EC permitted mint flavour 2g.
Syringe – Instructions for use and feeding guide
- Pony – approximately 250kg = ½ syringe
- Horse – approximately 500kg = 1 syringe
- Large Horse – over 750kg = 1 syringe
This product can be used daily or following hard work or excessive sweating, for example during or following transport. Also suitable for administration during prolonged exercise or competition. Always ensure unlimited access to water.
Active Ingredients:
Per 60g syringe Complete Electrolytes delivers: Sodium 10g; Chloride 19g; Potassium 3.8g; Calcium 0.3g; Magnesium 0.1g.
Composition:
Sodium Chloride, Glycerine, Sorbitol, Potassium Chloride, Glucose syrup, Tri-Sodium Citrate, purified water, Calcium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride.
Analytical constituents:
Crude Protein <0.15%; Crude Fibre <1%; Crude Oils & Fats 18.4%; Crude Ash 57.3%; Sodium 14%; Calcium 1%; Moisture 9.8%.
Additives (per kg):
Technological Additives: Xanthan gum (E415) 5g; Potassium Sorbate (E202) 1g; Sodium Benzoate (1k301) 1g. Sensory Additives: Flavourings: EC permitted mint flavour 0.1g.
Complete Electrolytes Supplement for Horses Product Options
- 100008 – Science Supplements Complete Electrolytes, 60g syringe = £9.99
- 100007 – Science Supplements Complete Electrolytes, 2kg recyclable pouch = £36.99
- 100006 – Science Supplements Complete Electrolytes, 10kg tub = £179.99
Science Supplements Advice and Ordering
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You can order Science Supplements products and collect from me in Pershore (to be ordered in advance) or I can deliver to you at your next Horse Chiropractic treatment or Equine Sports Massage session.
Contact Us About Science Supplements or Call Emily Walters for advice on 07983 565 438