Equine America Apple Lites
As horses work and sweat they lose vital electrolytes and mineral
salts. At low levels these can be replaced with Sodium Chloride (salt)
but, if the horse is in medium to hard work and sweating on a daily
basis, an electrolyte supplement must be provided. Without
electrolytes, the horse will feel lethargic, and a continuation of this
loss is highly detrimental to the horse’s health.
As the main
electrolyte is a salt (sodium chloride) it is important to use a salt –
granular based product (not a solution) as it is not possible to
suspend enough of the mineral salts needed within a solution.
Apple
Lytes is a salt-based product which can be added to the feed on a daily
basis. For high level competition and endurance events, Apple Lytes is
also available in a handy syringe for instant replenishment of
electrolytes. Electrolytes should not be fed to a dehydrated horse -
always ensure water has been ingested first, and that the horse has
recovered from exercise.
Apple Lytes was formulated by Bruce
Snipes, creator of Cortaflex®, who pioneered the feeding of
electrolytes to horses in the 1960’s.
Syringe sold separately.