Summer Games Electrolyte for Horses

Description

Summer Games® Electrolyte is a concentrated electrolyte supplement formulated to replace the sodium, chloride, potassium, and trace minerals horses lose through sweat during exercise, competition, transport, or hot weather. Originally developed for horses competing in the Olympic Games, the research-based formula helps support hydration, muscle function, stamina, and post-exercise recovery while containing minimal sugar.

Choose the formulation that best fits your horse's needs. The powder is ideal for daily supplementation and can be mixed into grain, while Summer Games Plus™ Electrolyte Paste offers a convenient single-dose syringe for competitions, travel, or any time rapid electrolyte replacement is desired. In addition to electrolytes, the paste contains buffering and coating agents that help support normal gastric comfort during stressful events.

Uses & Benefits

• Replaces electrolytes lost through sweat
• Helps maintain hydration and fluid balance
• Encourages healthy water consumption
• Supports muscle and nerve function
• Promotes recovery following exercise and transport
• Supplies important trace minerals
• Low-sugar formulations
• Powder for daily use or paste for convenient on-the-go supplementation
• Paste also helps support normal gastric comfort during stressful situations

How It Works

Summer Games® replenishes sodium, chloride, potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, and trace minerals in proportions similar to those naturally lost in equine sweat. Restoring these nutrients helps maintain hydration, supports muscle contraction and nerve function, and encourages normal drinking behavior. Summer Games Plus™ Paste also contains gastric buffering and coating agents that help maintain normal stomach comfort during exercise and travel.

Indications

Recommended for horses:

• During training and competition
• Exercising in hot or humid weather
• Traveling or hauling
• Experiencing prolonged sweating
• Working ranch, performance, endurance, race, or show horses
• Horses needing electrolyte replacement and hydration support

Ingredients

Active Ingredients:

Powder (Per 1 oz Serving)
Salt (Sodium Chloride) – 16.7 g
Potassium – 3.5 g
Calcium – 170 mg
Phosphorus – 150 mg
Magnesium – 160 mg
Copper – 10 mg
Iron – 52 mg
Manganese – 4 mg
Zinc – 25 mg
Paste (60 cc Syringe)
Provides concentrated electrolytes including:

• Sodium
• Chloride
• Potassium
• Calcium
• Magnesium

Along with gastric buffering and coating agents for stomach support.

Inactive Ingredients:

Powder
Contains carriers and natural or artificial flavoring.
Paste
Contains a low-sugar paste base with gastric buffering and coating ingredients.
(Complete inactive ingredients are proprietary.)

Directions

Powder:
Mix into the daily grain ration.

• Horses at rest or transported in hot weather: 1 oz daily
• Moderate work: 2–3 oz daily
• Heavy work: 3–4 oz daily, divided into multiple feedings

Paste: 
Administer one 60 cc syringe orally during or immediately after strenuous exercise, hauling, competition, or periods of excessive sweating, or as directed by your veterinarian.

Always provide unlimited access to fresh, clean water when feeding electrolyte supplements.

Weight & Dosage
Powder:
Activity Level Daily Amount
Maintenance 1 oz
Moderate Work 2–3 oz
Heavy Work 3–4 oz (divided feedings)

Paste:
One 60 cc syringe per horse as needed for electrolyte replacement.

Adjust supplementation according to workload, weather conditions, and your veterinarian's recommendations.

Cautions

• For equine use only.
• Always provide fresh, clean drinking water.
• Do not administer to horses unable or unwilling to drink.
• Introduce gradually if using electrolytes for the first time.
• Keep out of reach of children and animals.

Possible Side Effects

When used as directed, side effects are uncommon. Inadequate water intake while receiving electrolytes may increase the risk of dehydration or digestive upset.

Discontinue use and consult your veterinarian if your horse shows signs of illness or refuses water.

Precautions

Adjust the amount according to exercise intensity and climate.
Divide larger powder doses into multiple feedings.
Monitor hydration closely during hot weather and competition.
Consult your veterinarian before use in horses with metabolic disorders or underlying medical conditions.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. Keep containers or syringes tightly sealed until use. Protect from excessive heat and moisture. Keep out of reach of children and animals.