It’s getting HOT out there!

Make sure your horses have plenty of salt and electrolytes this week — they need it just as much as we do (maybe more!).

Why it matters:

A racehorse can lose up to 10 litres of sweat in one session — and that’s not just water. Sweat contains vital salts, or electrolytes — sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium, and calcium.

These minerals are the body’s electrical system — they help:

Muscles contract and relax

Nerves fire correctly

Nutrients move into cells

Waste products move out

And most importantly — they keep your horse’s temperature regulated.

Without enough electrolytes, horses can develop problems like:

Poor recovery after work

Irregular heart rhythm

Muscle cramps or “tying up”

Anhidrosis (stopping sweating)

Lethargy and poor performance

Top tip: Always make sure your horse has access to plain salt (a block or loose) and consider adding a balanced electrolyte supplement on hot or sweaty days. Clean, cool water is a must!

Stay cool, stay hydrated, and keep those horses glowing — not gasping!