Electrolytes for Horses Pellet Supplement – UltraCruz®
by Santa Cruz Animal Health- Designed for horses that sweat excessively during hot weather or rigorous exercise and helps stimulate thirst in animals not drinking enough water
- Replenishes electrolytes and nutrients lost during heavy exercise
- Contains a balance of critical electrolytes including Sodium, Magnesium, Calcium and other trace minerals
- Easy to use pelleted product, which helps reduce waste associated with supplements in powder form
- Available as UltraCruz® Singles; convenient, pre-measured, single servings that stay fresh and ensure accurate serving sizes.
- Developed and manufactured in the USA with globally-sourced ingredients by Santa Cruz Animal Health
- Highly recommended by others, see testimonials in tab below
- Same day shipping on in-stock items ordered before 3:00 PM Central Time Monday-Friday.
- DISCOUNT: Bulk orders of UltraCruz® Animal Health products totaling $500 or more receive a 5% discount.
| Catalog # | Description | Price | Qty | Autoship | CART | FAVORITES |
sc-516343 | 5 lb, 18 day supply, pellet | $23.95Autoship: $22.75 | ||||
sc-516344 | 25 lb, 93 day supply, pellet | $74.95Autoship: $71.20 | ||||
sc-516313 | 30 singles, pellet, 30 day supply | $44.95Autoship: $42.70 |
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UltraCruz® Equine Electrolyte Plus Supplement for Horses
- Replenishes electrolytes
- Can support muscle development
- Can promote post-exercise recovery
UltraCruz® Equine Electrolyte Plus Supplement for Horses is a comprehensive blend of important macro and micro minerals designed to restore electrolyte levels in horses after vigorous exercise or during hot weather. Horses lose electrolytes during work, mainly in the form of sweat. A horse that sweats a lot during hot weather or exercise is at risk for a negative electrolyte balance because of the substantial mineral loss that can occur. Supplementing electrolytes helps replenish electrolytes lost during strenuous exercise, supports muscle development and post-exercise recovery, and may also promote proper hydration by stimulating thirst.
Sodium is critical for normal nerve and muscle function as well as transport of many substances, such as glucose, across cell membranes. There is very little Sodium in forages and grains, and horses in intensive work or exposed to hot weather may not consume enough sodium in their diet, and therefore may require additional sodium supplementation.
Magnesium serves as an electrolyte in the blood, as an activator of hundreds of enzymes, and as a participant in muscle contractions.
Calcium has important roles in muscle contraction, blood clotting, enzyme regulation and hormone release. Young, growing horses and exercising horses may need to be supplemented with more Calcium than an adult horse at rest.
We also offer UltraCruz® Equine Electrolyte in powder and paste forms: UltraCruz® Equine Electrolyte Supplement for Horses.
References:
- Content and distribution of macro- and micro-elements in the body of pasture-fed young horses. | Grace, ND., et al. 1999. Aust Vet J. 77: 172-6. PMID: 10197246
- Electrolyte and glycerol supplementation improve water intake by horses performing a simulated 60 km endurance ride. | Dυsterdieck, KF., et al. 1999. Equine Vet J Suppl. 418-24. PMID: 10659292
- Electrolyte vs. glucose-electrolyte isotonic solutions for oral rehydration therapy in horses. | Monreal, L., et al. 1999. Equine Vet J Suppl. 425-9. PMID: 10659293
- Gastric emptying, intestinal absorption of electrolytes and exercise performance in electrolyte-supplemented horses. | Lindinger, MI. and Ecker, GL. 2013. Exp Physiol. 98: 193-206. PMID: 22581743
- Oral Electrolyte and Water Supplementation in Horses. | Lindinger, MI. 2022. Vet Sci. 9: PMID: 36356103
- Sweat fluid and ion losses in horses during training and competition in cool vs. hot ambient conditions: implications for ion supplementation. | McCutcheon, LJ. and Geor, RJ. 1996. Equine Vet J Suppl. 54-62. PMID: 8894551
- Recovery from prolonged exercise: restoration of water and electrolyte balance. | Maughan, RJ. and Shirreffs, SM. 1997. J Sports Sci. 15: 297-303. PMID: 9232555
- Sweating. Fluid and ion losses and replacement. | McCutcheon, LJ. and Geor, RJ. 1998. Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract. 14: 75-95. PMID: 9561689
- Fluid and electrolyte balance in endurance horses. | Flaminio, MJ. and Rush, BR. 1998. Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract. 14: 147-58. PMID: 9561693
Pellet vs. Powder Supplement Formulations
Many UltraCruz® supplements are now available in pelletized formulations. By using pellets rather than powder, we have been able to:
- Ensure stability of active ingredients
- Maximize product freshness
- Reduce waste
All San Juan Ranch performance and breeding horses use UltraCruz® Equine pelletized products.
Try UltraCruz® Singles
Pre-measured, single servings of your horse's supplements for fast feeding, autoshipped for convenience and accuracy.
- Convenient, individually packaged servings
- Retains supplement potency
- Accurate Dosage
- Auto-ship available
- Perfect for traveling
UltraCruz® Equine Electrolyte Plus Supplement for Horses One UltraCruz® Singles packet equals one fresh, pre-measured daily dose.
