If the theory is that horses know what they need (i.e. free choice salt, free choice minerals), why don’t some horses drink enough? If the body has the power to heal itself, why wouldn’t a horse drink enough to keep itself healthy? Good hydration is critical to good health so if you have a poor drinker, you have a choice. You can encourage your horse to drink by using water additives or get your horse to stay hydrated naturally, by making sure electrolytes are working properly so the thirst signal is triggered and the horse craves fresh water. Equiwinner will restore proper electrolyte balance to keep horses hydrated and healthy.
If you choose water additives, you’re not addressing the electrolyte imbalance which may lead to other health or performance issues. Also, water additives such as salt and sugary flavors can cause their own problems. Too much salt intake can cause high blood pressure which causes bleeding (EIPH) and too much sugar may provide unneeded calories to horses we’re trying to keep fit and trim. Why risk it?
So, despite the old saying, “You can lead a horse to water . . .”, you CAN actually make a horse drink, naturally!
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