A convenient liquid formulation for rapid fluid and electrolyte replacement in performance horses

What is Recharge:

RECHARGE is the ‘sports drink’ for horses and contains a concentrated solution of electrolytes and glucose with a palatable apple flavour to:

  • Restore electrolyte levels immediately
  • Stimulate the horse’s natural thirst mechanism to increase fluid intake and support rehydration
  • Boost energy and assist in electrolyte absorption

Recommended for:

  • Horses prior to, during and after travel
  • Performance horses following sweat loss

Why choose Recharge?

  • Rapidly restores electrolyte levels - RECHARGE is formulated to provide rapid correction of fluid and electrolyte levels in the performance horse to maintain hydration, promote normal body function, provide efficient temperature regulation and heart and blood vessel stability and function.
  • Added glucose for energy and drive electrolyte absorption.
  • Versatile and palatable oral rehydration fluid – Can be diluted in drinking water or administered directing by a syringe over the tongue.

COMPOSITION

Each 60 mL dose contains:

  • Sodium 2.4 g
  • Potassium 1.8 g
  • Chloride 3.8 g
  • Phosphate 1.4 g
  • Magnesium 176 mg
  • Sulphate 695 mg
  • Glucose 15.6 g

Dosage & directions for use:

RECHARGE concentrate solution can be administered by oral syringe over the back of the tongue, with immediate access to clean, fresh water provided to drink as required. Alternatively, RECHARGE can be diluted with clean, fresh drinking water as directed. Dosage rates are for 450 – 500 kg horses. Offer half dose volumes to ponies less than 350 kg.

Horses (450 - 500 kg) By Oral Syringe over Tongue Made-up Drink in Water
Light Work (up to 30 minutes duration) 40 mL after exercise 40 mL in 2 litres of water
Moderate Work (30 – 60 minutes duration) 60 mL after exercise 60 mL in 3 litres of water
Heavy Work (Racing, Jumping, Dressage, Polocrosse, Polo, Stock Work) 80 mL after exercise 80 mL in 4 litres of water
Heavy Sweat Loss and Dehydration in all horses, Endurance, Eventing 80 mL after exercise 80 mL in 4 litres of water

Special Dose Rates:

  • Endurance Exercise:
    • ​ 60 – 80 mL can be administered by oral syringe over the tongue, during a ride or at check points, provided water is available or offered immediately.
  • Travelling Horses:
    • ​ 40 – 60 mL over tongue with water provided 30 – 60 minutes before travelling, repeat every 2 – 3 hours during travelling, and again on arrival as required.

Storage:

Store below 30˚C. Protect from freezing. Replace cap tightly after use.

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Recharge Horse

$76.95 $78.95
Size: 1L

Special Online Only Item

This item is special order only which means we may not carry stock in our store. If you order this for delivery we will deliver the product from the supplier. If you want to pick this up from our Tauranga store we will need to order this in and contact you when it arrives. This can take 1-3 business days to arrive.

If you would like a more accurate ETA, please message the chat or send us an email (sales@kiwipetz.co.nz) and we will be happy to assist.