When temperatures rise, training ramps up, or horses spend time travelling, one thing becomes non-negotiable: electrolyte support. But not all electrolytes are created equal — and not all horses respond the same way. That’s where the powerful combo of electrolytes + B vitamins comes in.
In this blog, we break down why both matter, what happens when horses fall behind, and why EquaCare Electrolyte-B Paste outperforms standard electrolyte pastes on the market.
Why Electrolytes Matter for Horses
Electrolytes — mainly sodium, chloride, potassium, and magnesium — are essential minerals horses lose through sweat. And horses sweat a lot.
Electrolytes are critical for:
- Hydration — helping the body hold onto water
- Muscle function — preventing cramps, tying-up, and fatigue
- Nerve function — supporting movement, reaction time, and coordination
- Thermoregulation — helping horses cool down efficiently
- Recovery — speeding up replenishment after sweat loss
Without proper replacement, horses may show signs like:
- Lethargy or unwillingness to go forward
- Muscle twitching or stiffness
- Reduced appetite or thirst
- Slower recovery after exercise
- Dehydration and electrolyte imbalance
This is where a good electrolyte paste becomes a game-changer — especially for horses not drinking well, under stress, or working hard in the heat.
Why B Vitamins Are Just as Important
Many riders forget that B vitamins — especially niacin (B3) — play a huge role in energy metabolism and stress support.
B vitamins help:
- Convert feed into usable energy
- Support healthy appetite
- Improve stamina and recovery
- Reduce stress during travel, competition, or weather changes
- Support muscle and nerve function
- Aid horses who go off their feed
During stress, heavy work, transport, or dehydration, B-vitamin requirements can skyrocket. Horses often burn through them faster than they can replenish.
Adding B vitamins alongside electrolytes ensures horses not only rehydrate — they also stay fuelled and focused.
Introducing Electrolyte-B Paste: A Smarter, Stronger Rehydration Solution
Most electrolyte pastes focus solely on salty minerals. Helpful — but not complete.
EquaCare Electrolyte-B Paste was designed for horses who need more than just electrolytes. It combines:
High-quality, rapidly absorbed electrolytes
- Chloride – 12 g
- Potassium – 5.8 g
- Sodium – 3.5 g
- Magnesium – 1 g
Plus a powerful hit of B vitamins
- Niacin (B3) – 595 mg
That means you support hydration + energy + recovery all in one dose — without needing additional products before or after work.
Why Electrolyte-B Paste Is Better Than Standard Electrolyte Pastes
Here’s what sets it apart:
1️⃣ Dual-action formula: rehydrate + refuel
Most pastes hydrate.
Electrolyte-B Paste hydrates and supports energy metabolism, appetite, and overall performance.
2️⃣ Ideal for horses who sweat heavily or get stressed
Intense training, hot weather, travel, competitions, and nervous horses all deplete B vitamins.
Replacing them at the same time as electrolytes leads to better recovery and faster bounce-back.
3️⃣ Designed for picky or dehydrated horses
Horses who go off their feed during travel or events benefit from the B3 hit — it supports appetite and energy when they need it most.
4️⃣ Perfect for all breeds and workloads
From pleasure horses to high-performance athletes, this paste can be used:
- Pre-work
- Post-work
- Before travel
- During hot/humid weather
- After heavy sweat loss
5️⃣ Convenient, no-mess dosing
Each 60 mL syringe offers a 30 mL dose, making it easier to manage around busy training schedules and competition days.
Who Is Electrolyte-B Ideal For?
✔️ Performance horses
✔️ Showjumpers, eventers & dressage horses
✔️ Racehorses spelling or training
✔️ Horses travelling long distances
✔️ Nervous or stress-prone horses
✔️ Horses sweating heavily in Australian summer
✔️ Horses who go off their feed
If your horse fits any of these categories, this paste is a must-have in the float, tack trunk, or feed room.
How to Use It
- Mix 30 mL into feed
- Use before and after exercise, or during hot/humid days
- Perfect for horses needing targeted, fast replenishment
The Takeaway
Electrolytes keep horses hydrated.
B vitamins keep them fuelled.
Together, they support peak performance, focus, and recovery.
And with EquaCare Electrolyte-B Paste, you get both — in one powerful, easy-to-use syringe that outperforms standard electrolyte pastes on the market.
