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Endura-Max

Replace essential electrolytes to support performance of elite endurance athletes

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Endura-Max electrolyte for endurance horses

Endura-Max

Electrolyte specifically designed for horses working over long distances

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Kentucky Equine Research developed Endura-Max specifically for endurance horses to replace essential electrolytes lost in sweat. Endura-Max provides the three key electrolytes in the exact ratio in which they are actually lost in sweat. Sweat contains approximately twice as much sodium as potassium and about twice as much chloride as sodium, creating a ratio of 1:2:4—potassium:sodium:chloride. In addition to these electrolytes, Endura-Max also contains calcium and magnesium, included in the formula to assist in cellular integrity and optimal nerve and muscle function.

Endura-Max supports the performance of elite endurance athletes through the provision of essential electrolytes in the exact quantities in which they are needed.

Notice

Kentucky Equine Research’s Endura-Max, the time-honoured essential electrolyte designed specifically for hard-working and endurance horses, is being phased out.

Our KER Targeted Nutrition line of supplements offers the following electrolyte products in place of Endura-Max:

  • Restore – for use during routine training
  • NEW Race Recovery – racing optimised electrolyte that is suitable for use during rides
    • Race Recovery has been sold across the US since 2015 and is now being manufactured locally and is available in the Australasian market.
    • Race Recovery is an innovative supplement designed for horses given furosemide. The use of furosemide causes electrolyte and fluid loss and imbalance through increased urination. Race Recovery reduces the downtime between bouts of intense exercise by replacing key electrolytes. The Race Recovery formula includes high calcium and magnesium levels which also support endurance horses that lose large amounts of electrolytes and water in sweat during endurance rides and for horses prone to thumps.

Endura-Max is an essential electrolyte replacer, containing added calcium to meet the requirements of hard-working horses.

Feed RESTORE Electrolyte during routine training.

Endura-Max should be mixed well with feed, or can also be mixed in water at the rate of 60g per 10L. Always allow free choice access to fresh, clean water following supplementation with electrolytes.

Electrolyte replacer for long-distance training and competing.

Why use Endura-Max?

  • Formulated to match the composition of horse sweat with added calcium and magnesium to aid the rehydration of hard-working horses.
  • Suitable for eventers, endurance and racehorses working over long distances.
  • May reduce acute deficiencies and associated dehydration, which can result in such conditions as colic, thumps (spontaneous diaphragmatic flutter) and tying-up.

One unavoidable side effect of hard work is the production and secretion of sweat. Designed to help cool the horse during strenuous exercise, sweating can result in a substantial loss of essential minerals from the body. These minerals, called electrolytes, are vital to normal physiology.

Horses that perform low-intensity, long-duration exercise are at particular risk for electrolyte depletion as sweating may occur for long periods of time. Those that perform this type of exercise often, especially in hot, humid conditions, will typically lose more electrolytes than their normal rations supply. Without appropriate electrolyte supplementation, physiological problems may occur during training rides and competition. Severe electrolyte depletion may result in impaired muscle and nerve function, which in turn can lead to poor performance.

When endurance horses sweat, they lose significant amounts of the three most important electrolytes: sodium, chloride, and potassium. On longer rides, levels of calcium and magnesium may also drop.

Feeding Directions

The following are general guidelines. The actual amount of electrolyte supplementation needed will depend on the level of exercise, temperature, and humidity.

Daily Supplementation

Light training30 g / day
Moderate training60-90 g / day
Heavy training90-120 g / day

Competition Supplementation

Night before60 g
Prior to start of ride60 g
Every vet check60 g

*1 scoop = 30 g

Nutritional Content

Guaranteed AnalysisNutrient Per 30 g
Sodium (min)5,528 mg
Potassium (min)3,657 mg
Chloride (min)11,886 mg
Magnesium (min)153 mg
Calcium (min)754 mg

 

Feeding Directions

Endura-Max should be fed to horses during long-distance training, competitive rides, and recovery.

 

30-60gPrior to Traveling.
30-60gThe night before and prior to start, especially in hot and humid conditions.
30-90gAt each vet check or approximately every 2 hours during the ride, and again after competition

 

Note: These recommendations are for horses with a mature body weight of 500kg. Please adjust according to the weight of your horse.

 

Nutrient Content60 g1k g
Sodium12 g200 g
Potassium7.8 g130 g
Chloride25 g425 g
Magnesium300 mg5.5 mg
Calcium1,500 mg25 g
Endura-Max electrolyte for endurance horses

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