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Wich are the main differences between an electrolyte formulated for endurance horses or racehorses? and why can't we give electrolyte to a horse that isn't drinking?

Nowadays a lot of people talk about acupuncture and the benefits of these treatments on sporthorses. But could really be acupuncture a valid help to common sporthorses disorders? have anyone experience about it? i'd like to clarify my ideas :)

Two weeks ago i went to an endurance competition and i saw a lot of riders using electrolyte syringes during the stops. Could you explain me which would be in your opinion the best plan to administer electrolytes to an endurance horse? It's better to use them only during the competition or...

Good morning, I was wondering if it was possible to use hoof boots in showjumping horses. Could they have any advantage/disadvantage using them instead of the classical shoes? Do you have any experience about it? Thank you for your answer.

QUESTION. Is it possible to use treadmill exercise tests in standardbred and thoroughbred yearlings to predict their athletic capacity?Are there parameters related with higher performances? Thank you for your answer