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Understanding Electrolytes For Horses and The Role That Electrolyte Supplements May Play In Maintaining The Health Of Your Horse.

Dr. Amy M Gill

Electrolytes are mineral salts that create electrical current in the horse. Electrolytes are needed for many biological processes including muscular contraction, water balance and a regular heart beat. If electrolytes are depleted from the horse and not quickly replenished, health problems can occur including dehydration, diarrhea, inability to contract and relax muscles, cramping and irregular heart beat. The most important electrolytes are : Chloride, sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium. Substances such as dextrose and sucrose are sugars, not mineral salts and therefore should not be incorporated into an electrolyte mixture except in very small amounts which helps with the absorption of the minerals into the bloodstream.

Lovelane Special Needs Therapeutic Riding Program Has Provided Hope & Happiness To Children with Disabilities and Their Families For Almost A Quarter Of A Century.

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The Inside Track on Horse Racing: Part 4

In this Final Segment, We Experience the Horse's First Real Horse Race: From Both the Jockey's Perspective and the Race Horse's Point Of View.

By: Triple Crown Nutrition

In our third segment, we saw the thoroughbred colt go from prospect to contender, quickly building on his training center successes in the hands of experienced and horse minded professionals. His handlers have taught him to focus on the job at hand while enjoying the competition. Having made his mark at the training center, the horse has been deemed worthy of the further investment required to start him in his first race. In this segment, the rider and horse relay the excitement of launching a young race horse's racing career.

Part 1: The Horse's First Race.

From The Rider's Perspective:

The Inside Track on Horse Racing: Part 3

This Week, We Follow The Young Race Horses As They Settle Into The Routine at The Training Center. From Both the Jockey and Horse's "Perspective."

By: Triple Crown Nutrition

During our second segment, we followed the maturing colt, from the farm onto the training center. Our rider's years of experience were apparent. He made this critical training phase an enjoyable, game-like process for the young horse. Now the horse, is starting to sense his destiny and the potential stakes ahead. In this third segment, we hear both rider and horse's inner-most thoughts as the horse learns to make the track, his own.

Part 1: Exercise Riding At the Race Track.

Triple Crown Blog Articles

Understanding Electrolytes For Horses and The Role That Electrolyte Supplements May Play In Maintaining The Health Of Your Horse.

Lovelane Special Needs Therapeutic Riding Program Has Provided Hope & Happiness To Children with Disabilities and Their Families For Almost A Quarter Of A Century.

The Inside Track on Horse Racing: Part 4

In this Final Segment, We Experience the Horse's First Real Horse Race: From Both the Jockey's Perspective and the Race Horse's Point Of View.

The Inside Track on Horse Racing: Part 3

This Week, We Follow The Young Race Horses As They Settle Into The Routine at The Training Center. From Both the Jockey and Horse's "Perspective."

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Triple Crown Blog Articles

Understanding Electrolytes For Horses and The Role That Electrolyte Supplements May Play In Maintaining The Health Of Your Horse.

Lovelane Special Needs Therapeutic Riding Program Has Provided Hope & Happiness To Children with Disabilities and Their Families For Almost A Quarter Of A Century.

The Inside Track on Horse Racing: Part 4

In this Final Segment, We Experience the Horse's First Real Horse Race: From Both the Jockey's Perspective and the Race Horse's Point Of View.

The Inside Track on Horse Racing: Part 3

This Week, We Follow The Young Race Horses As They Settle Into The Routine at The Training Center. From Both the Jockey and Horse's "Perspective."

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