Support Your Horse During Competition Season

What can I use during competition season to keep my horse firing on all cylinders?

Maintaining peak stamina and performance in horses during the competition season requires a careful approach to nutrition, training, and recovery. As physical demands increase, many equestrians turn to targeted booster products to help support their horses’ energy levels, muscle function, and overall well-being. These boosters are designed to bridge nutritional gaps, optimise metabolic efficiency, and help horses recover faster between events.

Electrolyte Supplements for Horses
One of the most essential categories of performance boosters is electrolytes. Horses lose significant amounts of sodium, chloride, potassium, and calcium through sweat, particularly during intense exercise or hot weather. Electrolyte supplements for horses, such as Plusvital Electrolyte Plus or Electrolyte Gel help replace these vital salts and maintain hydration, normal nerve function, and muscle contraction. Electrolyte supplements are often given before, during, and after competition to prevent dehydration and fatigue.

Muscle Recovery Supplements for Competition Horses
Supporting muscle health is crucial during the the rigors of the competition season. The best equine recovery products typically include branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) such as leucine, isoleucine, and valine - key nutrients that aid in muscle repair and help reduce post-exercise soreness. Plusvital Re-Zest delivers these vital BCAAs alongside a powerful antioxidant cocktail, including vitamins A, C, and E, as well as zinc and selenium, to help combat oxidative stress, which can build up during intense effort required at competitions and hinder recovery. With its targeted formulation, Re-Zest is an excellent horse muscle recovery product.

Extra Energy for Stamina in Competition Horses
Energy boosters for competing horses typically contain ingredients such as B-vitamins, amino acids, and highly digestible carbohydrates, like those found in Plusvital Sport Syrup, or fats. These supplements help support sustained energy release without overstimulating the horse, for example Plusvital Carron Oil provides easy to digest extra calories in a ‘cool’, slow-release energy’ format.

Respiratory and Circulatory Support For Horses
During demanding competition phases, some horses benefit from an equine respiratory support supplement that aids lung function and oxygen delivery. Respiratory supplements with ingredients like eucalyptus or menthol, found in Plusvital Bronc-Eze may also support clear airways, allowing horses to breathe more efficiently under pressure.

Choosing the Right Products
When selecting performance support or booster products, it’s important to consider your horse’s specific needs, the type and intensity of work, along with your horse’s existing diet. Always consult with your vet or equine nutritionist to ensure the chosen product is appropriate, safe, and compliant with competition regulations.

In summary, booster products can play a valuable role in supporting stamina, performance, and recovery in competing horses. Used correctly, they can enhance your horse’s comfort, resilience, and consistency throughout the season, helping them perform at their best when it matters most.

Our Top Performance Boosters

• Plusvital Electrolyte Plus – Rapid salt replacement for hydration and recovery

• Plusvital Re-Zest – Muscle repair and antioxidant protection

• Plusvital Sport Syrup – Steady energy with B-vitamins and amino acids

• Plusvital Carron Oil – Cool energy from digestible fats

• Plusvital Bronc-Eze – Supports respiratory function under stress

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If you have any questions on any of the Plusvital range or on your competition horse’s nutrition, we’re always happy to help you achieve that vital edge. 

Our registered equine nutritionist Rebecca can be reached at: rebecca.watson@plusvital.com

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