Spring is one of my favourite times of year, but from a nutritional point of view it brings some challenges that horse owners need to be aware of. One of those is mycotoxins Mycotoxins are toxic compounds produced by certain moulds and fungi. They can occur in hay, grains, forage and other feedstuffs,...

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...

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.

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...

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...