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Stress-Dex

Stress-Dex is a balanced electrolyte trace element powder. Supplemental source of energy and Calcium, Phosphorous, Salt, and Potassium. Orange flavor.
Average Customer Rating:
4.778 out of 5
4.8
 out of 
5
(45 Reviews) 37
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Rating breakdown 45 reviews
5 Stars
39
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
2
1 Star
0
38 of 39(97%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
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Customer Reviews for Stress-Dex
Review 1 for Stress-Dex
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great purchase!

March 30, 2013
ByTrace0306
fromSE, CT
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"We used Stress Dex at the barn I used to teach lessons at, and all the horses ate it right up. Cheaper than the SmartLytes (if purchased by the bucket). I figure a 12 lb Bucket will last me (with 1 horse) the majority of the summer for only $31.
I'll continue to use this every year."
Review 2 for Stress-Dex
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Best Electrolye EVER

March 4, 2013
Byjbm0124
fromAtlanta, GA
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"The best electrolyte in my opinion. What I LOVE about this product is that it does not taste salty at all. Seriously, try your electrolyte. It tastes like salty fruit. This tastes only like orange (I know, I've tried it). I've used this for about 10 years now on a variety of different horses and every single one without exception has eaten it without issue. I use it daily on all my guys and will do so without question. Use it!"
Review 3 for Stress-Dex
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Solid electrolyte

March 16, 2012
ByTempest
fromLeesburg, VA
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"My mare isn't the pickiest eater, but she is picky about electrolytes and has no problem with this. It's a good, balanced, palatable electrolyte. What's not to like."
Review 4 for Stress-Dex
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

February 24, 2012
ByCalidora
fromSan Diego, CA
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:Trainer
Riding Style:All Around
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I must say, my Cali does enjoy her electrolyte infused water. I mix in a spoonful of Stress-Dex twice a day into her water bucket and she finishes both buckets almost all the time regardless of the weather. We live in San Diego and Cali used to be a little dehydrated until I started using the Stress-Dex. Now she drinks constantly both from her electrolyte bucket and her regular automatic waterer."
Review 5 for Stress-Dex
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

High Quality Electrolyte

November 9, 2011
Byklroush2000
fromGreenwood, IN
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"In all the electrolytes that I've tried, this is by far the best. I love that it also contains trace minerals. I wish it came in pelleted form, but the palatability is not bad."
Review 6 for Stress-Dex
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great product

November 1, 2011
ByCoquette05
fromNH
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"Been using this for years and I love it but I am trying SmartLytes just to see the difference."
Review 7 for Stress-Dex
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Picky pony loves it!

September 9, 2011
Byappytrails
fromNew Hampshire, USA
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"My pony has been having horrible diarrhea, and my vet recommended a few supplements, one being electrolytes. Problem is...she may be a porky pony, but she is the pickiest horse ON EARTH when it comes to supplements (she refuses it in a BRAN MASH!). So the vet recommended "Stress-Dex". She said, "It's funny, you wouldn't think a horse would like orange flavor, but mine eat it right up!". So, we ordered this with Pocahontas' next SmartPak, hoping to be able to get it down somehow. When it came, I looked at that bright orange powder, and literally said to myself out loud, "There is no way I am going to get her to eat this...". But I poured it into her bucket, along with 3 other supplements, and hoped for the best. The next morning, I brought everyone out their food, and watched her as she took a bite and shook her head. I was like, "oh great...here we go again". I left to get hay, and when I came back she was legit LICKING her bowl! I've never seen her so happy about a supplement! Thank you!!!"
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Review 8 for Stress-Dex
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Excellent Supplement

August 19, 2011
ByFirecracker
fromMorgantown, WV
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
"Stress Dex is a must-have supplement in hot weather. With Stress Dex, I don't worry that my horses will become dehydrated while working in extremely hot weather. They like the taste of it, too!"
Review 9 for Stress-Dex
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Works great!

July 29, 2011
ByDogsnponies
fromTexas
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I got this product to use with my performance dogs, and am definitely pleased with the results. I am not using it daily, instead just when the dogs begin to show signs of heat stress. (This is the second hottest summer on record in Texas!) The dogs respond quickly, after placing a small amount on their tongue, followed by fresh water and a cool environment. I definitely recommend this product to others, as it was to me at a herding clinic."
Review 10 for Stress-Dex
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Best Electrolyte

May 18, 2011
ByReagan
fromUSA
Expertise:Expert
"This is the only electrolyte we will use at our A show barn. It is very palatable and I don't have to worry about my horse."
Review 11 for Stress-Dex
Overall Rating:
2 of 5
2 of 5

Not so thrilled

February 11, 2011
ByJumperLover
fromSouthern California
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
2 of 5
2 of 5
Value:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Palatability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"Not so thrilled with this product, a full smartpak well of product, there seemed to be a LOT of sugar as a filler. My horse ate it will not problem, but he did not respond well to the additional sugar in his diet, I took him off of it after the first month. Also, I did not see any difference in performance when comparing the "stress" ingredients that were added to the electrolytes."
 
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Review 12 for Stress-Dex
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

A Must Have!

February 2, 2011
ByLivy
fromFolsom, LA
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Beginner
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I have all three of my horses on Stress-Dex all year round. I have tried other electrolytes and they have turned their noses up to all but Stress-Dex! Last winter with the unseasonably colder weather horses in my area were dropping like flies with colic from being dehydrated and I never had a bit of problems with my guys. I owe it to Stess-Dex!"
Review 13 for Stress-Dex
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Best Electrolyte out there

January 30, 2011
BySurprize
fromSan Marcos, TX
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"My mare is a super picky eater and I often have to pass up supplements because she just will not eat the powdered forms, but she LOVES stress-dex. It is a little more expensive than others out there, but she doesn't leave it in the bottom of her bucket so it makes it worth every penny. Not to mention it works!"
 
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Review 14 for Stress-Dex
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

I don't show without this!

November 3, 2010
ByLazyPony
fromOut West
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I'm always concerned that my highly sensitive (and pampered) gelding wont drink enough water when we arrive at horse shows. I started adding this to his grain before traveling to shows, and used it throughout the competition to ensure that when the temperature rose he was staying hydrated. He seems to enjoy the orange flavor, too!
I have also used the paste version of this product with great success as well.
"
Review 15 for Stress-Dex
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Very palatable

September 8, 2010
Bytimidwildone
fromRochester Hills, MI
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - Western
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"My gelding, who is very picky about his supplements, eats these right up. They helped keep him hydrated through the long hot summer we had here in Michigan. I plan to use all through the cooler months, as well.
My only complaint is that the most recent package arrived with the lid partly open - but SmartPak customer care is great and refunded me the amount of product lost during shipment. Just make sure you ask that the lid be taped on for shipping (if you get the tub - obviously not a problem in SmartPaks)."
Review 16 for Stress-Dex
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Surprised and pleased!

September 6, 2010
Byappytrails
fromNew Hampshire, USA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
"My pony has been having horrible diarrhea, and my vet recommended a few supplements, one being electrolytes. Problem is...she may be a porky pony, but she is the pickiest horse ON EARTH when it comes to supplements (she refuses it in a BRAN MASH!). So the vet recommended "Stress-Dex". She said, "It's funny, you wouldn't think a horse would like orange flavor, but mine eat it right up!". So, we ordered this with Pocahontas' next SmartPak, hoping to be able to get it down somehow. When it came, I looked at that bright orange powder, and literally said to myself out loud, "There is no way I am going to get her to eat this...". But I poured it into her bucket, along with 3 other supplements, and hoped for the best. The next morning, I brought everyone out their food, and watched her as she took a bite and shook her head. I was like, "oh great...here we go again". I left to get hay, and when I came back she was legit LICKING her bowl! I've never seen her so happy about a supplement! Thank you!!!"
 
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Review 17 for Stress-Dex
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Most horses seem to like it

July 6, 2010
Byoldrider
fromNew England
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I have tried other more expensive electrolytes and a lot of my horses wouldn't eat them.
This one seems to be more palatable than others - probably due to the sugar content, but like little kids and medicine, sometimes you have to sweeten it to get it down!"
Review 18 for Stress-Dex
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

June 16, 2010
ByDoris
fromNew York
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"Only used it for a couple weeks so far. My horse is already drinking a lot more water."
Review 19 for Stress-Dex
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Works well enough

December 19, 2009
ByLittleTinyFish
fromNorthwest indiana
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"I started using this product on my half percheron when she was 7. She wouldn't eat it at first in sweet feed or grain; mixed in, on bottom, or on top. She also would not drink it either. Eventually she caved (about a year later) when I just kept giving it to her. It works well enough. She has not had a hydration issue since she started eating it consistently. However, I have to give her about 2.5 times as much as recommended in the summer than in the winter, though yes she is very large and in moderate training. I think I will switch to SmartLytes, because of everything else it has in it for the same price. if you wanted jsut a very basic electrolyte though and your horse is not picky, this product is good for that."
Review 20 for Stress-Dex
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

great product

November 3, 2009
Byrj22
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Other
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"i have a very very very fussy eater who needs an eloctrolyte. this is the first one he will eat and finish. i am very happy with this product ( although at first the bright orange color scared me!)"
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