Mineral feed for horses

Mineral feed for horses: The key to healthy animal nutrition

Strength, grace and their majestic appearance - these are the qualities that horses are particularly loved for. However, behind their regal exteriors, they are often real sensitive souls. Especially when it comes to the nutrition and health of horses. It is therefore not surprising that minor and major ailments are often the result of nutritional deficiencies. In order to meet the sensitive needs of these gentle giants in a species-appropriate manner, a number of important aspects are required.

In this context, choosing the right mineral feed and sensible feed additives also plays a crucial role. We explain why minerals are important for horses, what you should look out for when choosing the right mineral feed and which supplements are good for your four-legged friend.

Why are minerals important for horses?

As with humans, minerals are involved in many vital processes in the horse's body. These include, for example, the maintenance of bone, muscle and nerve functions as well as enzymatic reactions. Enzymatic reactions are biochemical processes in which enzymes act as catalysts and thus have a positive effect on the animal's metabolism, for example. If there is a lack of minerals in the horse's body, this can have a negative impact on your pet's health. It is therefore important to ensure that your horse takes in a sufficient amount of minerals through its diet.

These are the main minerals your horse needs

There are a number of minerals that are particularly important for your pet. To give you an overview, here is an overview of the essential horse minerals:

• Calcium and phosphorus: These minerals are crucial for bone formation and maintenance. A balanced ratio between the two minerals is necessary to ensure optimal bone and hoof health.
• Magnesium: Magnesium is involved in many metabolic processes and influences muscle and nerve function.
• Sodium and chloride (salt): These minerals make an important contribution to maintaining electrolyte balance and are particularly relevant for horses that sweat a lot.
• trace elements:

Although the horse's body only needs the trace elements iron, copper, zinc and selenium in small quantities, they contribute enormously to the health of the immune system and blood as well as to skin health.

How to recognize a mineral deficiency in your horse

But how do you know if your horse is suffering from a mineral deficiency? A lack of minerals can manifest itself in various ways and have serious effects on the health and performance of your four-legged friend. Typical symptoms that indicate a mineral deficiency include:

• Hoof problems: These include laminitis, for example. They usually occur when your horse is struggling with a calcium-phosphorus imbalance.
• Muscle problems: They can manifest themselves, for example, in the form of muscle tremors and cramps. If you notice these symptoms in your pet, a magnesium deficiency could be the cause.
• Increased sweating, urine changes and reduced performance: If you notice that your horse is sweating more than usual, appears exhausted, its urine is darker in color and there are sunken folds of skin on its body, this may indicate a salt deficiency. This can be the cause of dehydration - a lack of fluid in the body - which may cause the symptoms mentioned above.
• Skin problems: If you notice noticeable patches on your pet's skin and its coat appears dull and shaggy, this may indicate a trace element deficiency.

Important: The signs and effects of mineral deficiencies vary and can depend on various factors such as your horse's age, activity level and diet. Before you change your four-legged friend's feeding habits based on a self-diagnosis, you should consult your trusted veterinarian.

Perfect Match: Mineral Feed and Supplements for Horses

High-quality mineral feed and appropriate feed supplements ensure that your horse is supplied with all the important minerals, vitamins and trace elements. The animal's needs often cannot be met through daily basic feed alone. Depending on age, performance, breed and health status, careful nutritional planning is necessary. But which mineral feed and nutritional supplements are actually suitable for which horse's needs?

Mineral feed for athletically active horses

If you have a real sports star in the stable who regularly trains and takes part in competitions, your horse needs mineral support tailored to his needs. Our Sport & Performance mineral feed is the right choice for animal sports enthusiasts. Highly bioavailable minerals, trace elements and vitamins meet valuable electrolytes and natural green flour. Our muscle power powder is the perfect addition. With essential amino acids, it can not only strengthen the muscles, but also ensure they build up faster.

mineral feed for senior horses

As your horse gets older, its needs also change. Older horses benefit from our Senior mineral feed, which is specially tailored to the needs of "old darlings". The highly bioavailable minerals, trace elements and vitamins are combined with fennel, aniseed and peppermint leaves. The daily extra supply for your four-legged friend is perfectly rounded off by the Senior Vital Powder. With natural ingredients, it can provide additional support for the cardiovascular and immune systems as well as bones and joints.

Mineral feed as a multi-talent

Is your four-legged friend neither "getting on in years" nor overly active? Then our organic mineral feed is the ideal feed supplement! It is perfectly tailored to the needs of horses of all ages and contains organically bound, highly bioavailable minerals, trace elements and vitamins. Thanks to linseed cake and alfalfa, it also tastes particularly delicious. Our Multi Vital powder provides even more all-round nutrition. As a real vitamin booster, it ensures that everything in the horse's body functions smoothly in addition to the mineral feed.

Optimal care throughout the horse's life

We can say that high-quality mineral feed and feed supplements are the key to maintaining a happy and healthy horse life. They also play a crucial role in the animal's performance. If you take your four-legged friend's individual requirements into account and can identify any deficiency symptoms that may occur, nothing stands in the way of feeding minerals that meet their needs. Talking to experienced veterinarians or horse nutrition experts can also help you to identify your favorite horse's specific mineral needs and meet them optimally. For an all-round healthy horse life - from youngsters to oldies!