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Magnesium
Does my horse have a magnesium deficiency?
Magnesium is an incredibly important mineral for horses. It is essential for muscles, bones, and the nervous system. Owners often only notice a magnesium deficiency quite late. While a magnesium deficiency is quite common and can have a significant impact on the mood and performance of horses.. How do you know if your horse has a magnesium deficiency? And what can you do about it? Signs of a magnesium deficiency Sometimes the symptoms of a lack of magnesium fall into the category of 'vague complaints'. They usually only become apparent when your horse has been receiving insufficient magnesium for a while. So, a deficiency is easy to overlook. Signs of a magnesium deficiency include: Fatigue, poor sleep Stress, nervousness Muscle cramps or twitches Stiff muscles, muscle pain Difficulty...
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Horse often jumps wrong or crosses over? Support with magnesium! (+experience story)
It is widely known that magnesium is good for the muscles and nervous system of horses. But what many people do not know is that magnesium can contribute to the canter departure. This is because magnesium helps relax the muscles. A deficiency in magnesium can result in a horse having muscle tremors, showing stiffness, and acidifying faster during training. Do you notice that your horse often jumps wrong or crosses over? Then keep reading!. Relationship between magnesium and canter Magnesium is a mineral necessary for bone formation, transmission of impulses in the nervous system, and signaling to the muscles. It also aids in muscle relaxation. For the canter departure, signaling to the muscles is very important. But did you know that a horse cannot store magnesium in its body? When a horse is deficient, the body can extract magnesium from bone tissue. Cells in bones are regularly replaced with new cells. In this process, calcium a...
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Magnesium for horses: why magnesium synergizes with B-vitamins and tryptophan
Many people give their horse some extra magnesium. For the muscles and the nervous system, or because their horse is nervous. Because a horse does not always absorb enough magnesium from its food, a supplement can definitely be a good idea. However, there are a few things to consider. Such as the absorbability and the function of magnesium in the horse's body. Is there really a deficiency? What is the best way to supplement magnesium, solid form or liquid? And are there any other important substances such as B-vitamins and tryptophan?. Magnesium is an important mineral. In horses, it is important for energy transfer in muscle cells. The nervous system and immune system also need magnesium. The amount of magnesium a horse needs depends on factors such as the horse's age and the amount of work the animal does. For example, a sport horse needs more magnesium than a recreational horse, and a mare with a foal at foot needs more than an adult gelding. Magnesium deficiency in horses Sick horses often have a magnesium deficiency, espe...
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Stress
Choice overload due to stress supplements in horses?
Almost every horse is startled by an unexpected situation or a strange object at some point. This is not necessarily a bad thing, because a horse is a flight animal. Being startled occasionally is just part of a horse's nature. But if your horse startles often, jumps away at every little thing, or develops chronic stress, then you probably want to do something about it. However, there are plenty of supplements and remedies available to help with stress. How do you make a good choice? And where do you start?. To be able to help a stressed horse effectively, you first need to determine what kind of stress your horse is experiencing. Acute stress occurs when a horse startles briefly, jumps away, has an increased heart rate and breathing, and may need to defecate more. After the 'scary situation' is over, the horse goes back to its normal stress-free behavior. However, if a horse frequently experiences acute stress, or if its living conditions are not ideal, the animal can develop chronic stress. This h...