Additional information for dosage
amounts of PERFORM AND WIN electrolytes.
The usage and dose
information provided by the mfg. applies to normal horse use.
The
endurance horse requires considerably higher dosage amounts.
You have
to find out based on your horse, the weather, trail and how you ride what the correct
dosage is for each horse.
This
product is of a lower concentration, the electrolytes are soft. That is they
will not burn or irritate most horses mouth. Horses
appear to like this product and do not spit it out nor refuse to eat and drink after
administration.
It is the generally accepted recommendation to provide 4 to 6 oz (scoop) per vet check. Based on about 15 miles per loop.
Mix in a
cup with water or applesauce or baby food carrots. Make the mix to a paste type
consistency.
Recommend
the use of clean used elyte syringes or other supplement syringes that are strong. Use
larger syringes for the 2 oz mix and the smaller syringes for the 1 oz mix.
Give a 2
oz dose when first in the VC then another 2 oz dose on the way out.
On trail
supplementation recommendation is, 1 to 2 oz each hour or 10 to 15 miles.
The bottom line is to test the use of this product at home, and then adjust the dosage based on the actual ride.