Advanced Electrolyte Technology

Three years of research and 300 test horses later, finally a scientifically balanced electrolyte for the elite performance horse

In response to the problem of replacing water and ions lost by the elite performance horse in hot and humid weather, Buckeye Nutrition has developed a scientifically formulated electrolyte called Perform ‘N Win™. Perform ‘N Win can increase a horse's performance by nearly 25 percent by delaying time-to-fatigue. Particularly under hot and humid weather conditions, Perform ‘N Win quickly replaces water and electrolytes lost while sweating.

Three years of research and testing completed at the University of Guelph Equine Research Centre in Ontario led to the development of Perform ‘N Win . Equine researchers studied data obtained from over 300 elite performance horses involved in prolonged exercise. The controlled studies showed that ion and fluid losses for the performance horse change according to duration and stress of work. In addition, maintaining fluid and ion balance is vital for optimal performance.

Perform ‘N Win is rapidly absorbed, replacing needed minerals at appropriate levels for the performance horse while providing an energy source to maintain plasma glucose levels. In their most dramatic finding, University of Guelph researchers discovered that performance horses given Perform ‘N Win before exercise increased time-to-fatigue by a remarkable 22.7%. The intensive research shows that Perform ‘N Win effectively replaces electrolytes lost in healthy, exercising horse. Prolonged exercise can result in decreased performance, fatigue, heat stress, gastrointestinal dysfunction, muscle cramping or tying up, and even death. According to the researchers, heat stress begins at 70°F and 70% humidity, or when a combination of the two exceeds 140.

Perform ‘N Win is fed according to a formula that is based on the hours of work by a healthy performance horse and is available in 4lb. And 20 lb. buckets. For more information, call Buckeye Nutrition at (800) 898-9467, ext. 148. An Ohio based business for over 90 years, Buckeye Nutrition, produces over 300 animal feed and supplements including a researched based Buckeye Equine Nutrition line.