Jun, 2018
When horses sweat they lose vital water and salts (electrolytes) including sodium, chloride, magnesium, potassium and calcium. Prolonged sweating during exercise or travelling can result in dehydration and this can contribute to reduced performance, early fatigue, muscle cramping and other problems.
All Connolly’s Red Mills horse feeds contain electrolytes. However, if a horse has sweated, whether that is through work or because of excessive environmental heat (for example during the hot summer months in the UAE) or is on a low intake feed (e.g. a balancer) then additional electrolyte supplementation will be required.
Providing a salt lick or adding some common table salt to the feed should be sufficient for horses in light work. For horses that are working and competing regularly, a commercial electrolyte supplement will provide the wider range of electrolytes they need to optimise performance. This should be fed according to the manufacturer’s instructions and the horse should always have access to water.
For more information on electrolytes supplements visit www.foranequine.com
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Nicolas Gaumerais
Group Commercial Manager GCC Region
Based in the UAE, Nicolas Gaumerais is the Commercial Manager of Connolly's RED MILLS Group which includes Connolly's RED MILLS horse feeds and Foran Equine supplements sold in the GCC region. Nicholas regularly travels across the Gulf to meet customers.
Dominic Bligh
Group Commercial and Technical Executive GCC Region
Alternatively, reach out to Dominic Bligh who offers nutritional & technical support for Connolly's REDMILLS Feed and Foran Equine supplements. Dominic is also the Commercial Manager for Foran Equine Supplements. He regularly visits client's stables in the Middle East to advise on bespoke feeding programmes.