ELECTROLYTES EXPLAINED

When and how to supplement Few topics in equine nutrition generate as much confusion and conflicting advice as electrolyte supplementation. Walk into any tack shop, and you'll find shelves stocked with electrolyte products in every conceivable form: powders, pastes, pellets, liquids. Ask ten different horse owners when and how to use them, and you'll likely…

BylizzieApril 8, 20260Comments

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ASKHQ: IS IT ENOUGH TO GIVE MY HORSE A SALT BLOCK OR LICK?

Q: Is it enough to just give my horse a salt block or lick? A: Many people rely on salt blocks to supply their horse's daily salt requirements. However, while some horses have a craving for sodium, which will cause them to use a block, few horses lick a block enough to consume their daily salt…

BylizzieFebruary 5, 20250Comments

ASKHQ: THE HORSE THAT WON’T DRINK

Q: How can I encourage my horse to drink? A: The simplest way to encourage your horse to drink is to ensure that he has clean, fresh water at all times. Frequently cleaning and refilling buckets is essential to keep water fresh and palatable. Other ways to up your horse's water intake include soaking hay, adding water…

BylizzieApril 4, 20210Comments

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ASKHQ: DEHYDRATION

Q: What are the signs of dehydration? A: Dehydration is a serious threat to your horse's well-being, as this loss of water also means the loss essential minerals such as sodium and potassium. In serious cases, if the horse is not quickly rehydrated, it could lead to colic, kidney failure, cardiac problems and even death. A horse's…

BylizzieMay 28, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: HEART HEALTH 101

Q: Can diet improve heart health? A: While your horse's diet doesn't affect his heart in the same way as a human's diet affects their heart, it is still important to remember that a horse does need essential vitamins and minerals for his heart to function optimally. The heart is essentially a muscle, and vitamins and…

BylizzieJanuary 30, 20200Comments

ELECTROLYTES EXPLAINED

ASKHQ: IS IT ENOUGH TO GIVE MY HORSE A SALT BLOCK OR LICK?

ASKHQ: THE HORSE THAT WON’T DRINK

ASKHQ: DEHYDRATION

ASKHQ: HEART HEALTH 101

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