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Rehydrate with Draw It Out®: Clean, Versatile Hydration + Gut Support

Hydration & Gut Health — A Barn-Simple Plan

Less drama, more drinking. Travel, heat, and broken routines can turn good horses into reluctant drinkers. Keep it steady with a small-scoop plan that replaces what sweat takes and supports the gut lining so hydration sticks.

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This page offers general information for hydration support; it’s not a diagnosis or treatment plan. Always follow label directions and your veterinarian’s advice.

Common dehydration flags

Dry gums / slow cap refill

Gums look tacky and take longer than ~2 seconds to pink back up after a press.

Skin-tent holds

Pinch loose skin on the neck/shoulder—if it stays peaked, hydration may be low.

Dark urine / dull attitude

Concentrated urine, tight flanks, or “meh” energy after work or travel.

The 4-step hydration routine (2–5 minutes)

  • ✓ Cool & assess: Shade/airflow until skin temp and breathing settle. Quick check for heat, pain, or wounds.
  • ✓ Prime the bucket: Stir one tiny 5g scoop of Hydro-Lyte® + GastroCell® into 1–2 gallons of clean water. Fast-dissolving, sugar-free.
  • ✓ Offer small, fresh rounds: Freshen water often; smaller servings beat one giant slosh. Keep free-choice salt available.
  • ✓ Monitor & adjust: Watch gums, skin-tent, urine color, and attitude. Resume normal feed gradually once drinking is steady.

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Clean electrolytes plus gut-lining support so hydration sticks and nutrients absorb.

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Clean bucket & fresh water

Simple wins. Rinse and refresh often—especially on the road and in heat.

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Free-choice salt

Keep a plain salt option available so horses self-regulate between work sets.

Program-dependent

Do this, not that

Goal Do this Avoid this
Keep it calm Cool down first; handle quietly; assess before offering mix. Dumping additives into a hot, panting horse.
Mix smart Follow label; dissolve completely in clean water. Over-concentrating or masking poor-quality water with flavors.
Offer wisely Smaller, fresh rounds; multiple buckets if needed. One giant bucket that goes warm and stale.
Watch the signs Gums, skin-tent, urine color, energy. Ignoring red flags or skipping vet input.

Make it fit your program

Pre-ride

If your program allows, keep free-choice salt and clean water available. Confirm rules for your discipline.

Post-ride & travel

Cool down → prime bucket with Hydro-Lyte® → offer fresh rounds → monitor → resume feed gradually.

Show-rule friendly?

Policies vary. Check with your veterinarian and governing body before competition.

Fast answers

How often can I feed it?

Use daily per label. Many programs mix one 5g scoop into 1–2 gallons or top-dress feed as needed.

Combine with other products?

Yes—keep it simple. Prioritize clean water, salt access, and follow label directions. When in doubt, ask your vet.

Sugar-free & metabolic-friendly?

Hydro-Lyte® is sugar-free and clean-formulated. Always tailor to the horse and program.

Still not drinking?

Stop and call your veterinarian. Persistent refusal to drink or signs of distress need diagnosis, not more mix.

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Always follow label directions. This page is general guidance and not a substitute for veterinary care.