Electrolytes for Horses

15 May 2023

Electrolytes for horses

Horses lose salts in their sweat. In fact, their sweat is saltier than their blood, so these salts, called electrolytes, need to be replaced.

The minerals that come under the general heading of electrolytes include sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium. Many diets are low in all of these, but a forage diet only lacks sodium the others are in plentiful supply in a balanced, forage diet. Sodium comes as sodium chloride, or common salt. So, your forage fed horse needs a top up only of sodium! This is easily achieved by adding Summer Salt to the feed or water. It comes in a sturdy tub with a measure, so can go in the lorry for shows and events. Salted water, especially if it is not too cold, can help encourage a horse to drink and the salt may also disguise the taste of water different from that at home. Always offer plain water alongside.

Summer Salt is 100% pure, granular, European rock salt. It does not contain any flavourings, colourants, sweeteners or sugar. Order Summer Salt direct from Simple System by phone on 01728 810 043, online by clicking here, or from your local stockist.