ELECTROLYTES are essential minerals, such as sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, and magnesium. They play a critical role in maintaining a horse’s physiological balance. They regulate key bodily functions, including hydration, nerve transmission, muscle contraction, and acid-base balance. Electrolytes are especially important during travel, as horses often face increased stress, dehydration, and changes in routine.

When horses sweat, they lose significant amounts of electrolytes, particularly sodium, potassium, and chloride. Sweat loss during exercise or stress can lead to dehydration and imbalances in electrolyte levels, resulting in fatigue, muscle cramps, decreased performance, and even colic. During travel, horses may experience similar losses due to stress-induced sweating, limited water intake, or exposure to fluctuating climates.