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SmartEquine Pro Formula Labs Lyte Now Electrolyte Paste Horse Supplement

SmartEquine Pro Formula Labs Lyte Now Electrolyte Paste Horse Supplement

By SmartEquine 3 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 70% confidence
5.7 /10
Quality
6.0
Value
6.0
Design
6.5
Function
5.0
Durability
7.0

In a Nutshell

  • Overall reaction is fair.
  • Class improvements for horse endurance.
  • Application for the product is cumbersome.

Quick Verdict

Pros and con, decide for yourself.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 3
Would Recommend 0%
Would Buy Again 33%

Pet Compatibility

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Endurance Performance (1)

    Enhanced endurance and hydration during competitive rides.

  • Horse Acceptance (1)

    Horses accept the product well with no complaints on taste

Cons

  • Hard to Administer (2) major

    Difficulty in pushing the paste into the horse's mouth due to tube design.

  • Administration Time-Consuming (1) major

    The process of administering is very time-consuming, requiring extra steps.

  • Product Texture (1) major

    Nodes explained the texture to be too chunky and goopy.

  • Horses dislike the thick paste (1) major

    The effect appears to have a negativity towards product intake.

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Endurance riders — Significant performance improvement during competitive endurance trials.

Skip If

  • Owners needing easy supplementation — Difficulty in administering the paste may be discouraging, also affects the tenderh feeding...
  • Owners with hyperactive horses — Administration poses a challenge, delaying or frustration cause unexpected horse reactions.

Durability & Care

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Rating Distribution

2.3
3 reviews
5★
34%
4★
0%
3★
0%
2★
0%
1★
66%
endurance-performance (1) administration-difficulty (2)

Common Questions

How does it feel int he mouth

Majority of reviews describes it to be goopy and thick

Are the horses prone to push the feed back

Possibly due to paste consistency and thickness, would feed actively on bad taste.

Highlighted Reviews

— Erin

"For the first few years I rode endurance with my Paso Finos, I gave a home made mix based off an endurance vet's protocols, which was okay and my horses did alright on it. Then I was catch riding a friend's Paso Fino on a hot and humid Texas ride in May, and we gave his horse this, and the change i..."

— EMVD

"Definitely the worst electrolyte paste I’ve used! I’ve used a lot of different ones for my horse as he’s prone to colic and I like to make sure he stays hydrated in the winter. I tried this one when Chewy stopped carrying the one I like best (Oralx brand). This one earns a big NOPE from my hor..."

Bottom Line

Varies widely. Check whether the horse /  user has to suffer the struggle over the application.

5.7 /10
Below Average