Electrolyte Use in Performance Horses

Electrolytes can help increase equine performance when supplementing a balanced diet.
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Editor’s note: This article is part of TheHorse.com’s ongoing coverage of topics presented at the 2012 Kentucky Equine Research Conference, held May 17-18 in Lexington, Ky.

Many performance horse owners supplement their charges’ feed with electrolyte supplements, especially during the hot summer months. As one researcher explained at the 2012 Kentucky Equine Research (KER) Conference, held May 17-18 in Lexington, Ky., providing performance horses with electrolytes–especially in the hot summer months–is crucial to maintaining top performance and healthy animals.

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Erica Larson, former news editor for The Horse, holds a degree in journalism with an external specialty in equine science from Michigan State University in East Lansing. A Massachusetts native, she grew up in the saddle and has dabbled in a variety of disciplines including foxhunting, saddle seat, and mounted games. Currently, Erica competes in eventing with her OTTB, Dorado.

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