Description
Magnesium is very important for the function of cells, nerves, muscle, bones and the heart.
Situations that may cause the horse's body to lose magnesium would be a poor diet, stomach ulcers or the use of diuretics for a sporting event.
Supplementing with magnesium may also help calm the mind of an excitable horse.
Some horses with certain metabolic or circulation issues showing as “Neck Cresting” may also benefit from extra magnesium in the diet.
Recommended Daily Serving
1 level teaspoon scoop ............ 4,500 mg (providing 2,610 mg of elemental magnesium)
Recommended Daily Magnesium as below. This may be split into two servings per day administered orally, top dressed:
Miniature 91 kg - 182 kg (200 lb - 400 lb) ......... 0.5 to 1 teaspoons per day
Pony 182 kg - 318 kg (400 lb - 700 lb) .......... 1.5 to 2 teaspoons per day
Horse 318 kg - 500 kg (700 lb - 1100 lb) ......... 2 to 3.5 teaspoons per day
Over 500 kg (1100 lb) .............................. 4 teaspoons per day
