- Electrolytes have been shown to cause gastric ulcers in horses
- In horses that have gastric ulcers electrolytes can cause discomfort and worsen ulcers
- Horses in training lose electrolytes in faeces, urine and sweat on a daily basis
- The major electrolytes sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium and magnesium are key nutrients required for nerve and muscle function,
maintenance of normal hydration and digestive, kidney, lung and heart function
- Sub-optimal electrolyte intake is a frequent cause of poor performance in competition horses and racehorses
