Reading Time: 5 minutes There’s a lot of myths about horse’s mineral feeds out there. Increasingly, horse owners are expressing the following statement “They (internet sources or stable mates) say that horses can’t metabolise synthetic mineral feeds at all, which is why I want an organic mineral feed for my horse.” Unfortunately, this statement
Reading Time: 4 minutes The colder the weather, the higher the hay consumption The observation many stable owners are experiencing these days has a straightforward explanation: horses utilize the majority of the energy generated as heat during fiber digestion in the large intestine to sustain their core body temperature. As the outdoor temperatures drop,
Reading Time: 2 minutes For a long time, the trace element zinc was always a focal point when dealing with issues related to the coat, skin, or hooves. However, new studies indicate that problems in this area are often associated not only with zinc deficiency but also with sulphur deficiency. This mineral has received
Reading Time: 3 minutes Organic or inorganic minerals When it comes to mineral supplements, there are often misconceptions and misunderstandings. It is essential to distinguish a few things: Inorganic minerals are minerals bound to inorganic ions (oxides, sulfates). Organic minerals are those bound to organic molecules (usually amino acids, known as chelates). Both inorganic
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