Why mineral ratios in horse supplements matter more than you think
So your horse’s supplement has zinc. Great. It also has copper? Perfect. Maybe even magnesium and calcium too — fantastic. But here’s the uncomfortable truth no one tells you: If the ratios are wrong, your horse might absorb almost none of it.And worse — some minerals can actually block others entirely, causing deficiencies even...
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Potency Matters: Why Many Horse Supplements Don’t Work (and What to Look For)
If a supplement doesn’t contain enough of the nutrients your horse actually needs, it won’t make a difference. If it contains too much, it risks doing harm. Like medicine, nutrition must be delivered in the right dose to have the right effect — and that’s where potency comes in.
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Mixing Supplements: Smart Feeding or Slow Poisoning? Not to mention a waste of Money!
One of the questions I get asked all the time is:“Can I mix Missy’s Bucket with [insert supplement or feed here]?”And the answer is… sometimes. But you do need to be careful.Missy’s Bucket — like many other high-potency mineral balancers - contains elevated levels of certain trace minerals, especially selenium and iodine. And these...
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how to introduce a new supplement to your horse
Introducing new supplements to your horse's diet can be a delicate process—especially if your horse is a fussy eater or has a sensitive palate. Here are some practical tips to make the transition smoother and stress-free: 1. Start Low, Go Slow Begin with just a pinch of the new supplement and gradually build up...
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Feeding the Off the Track Thoroughbred OTT
Properly transitioning an OTTB from racing to a new discipline or leisure riding involves understanding and addressing their specific needs in feeding, health management, and behaviour.
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