Mineral Feed

When does a horse need electrolytes? Dr. Christina Fritz explains which horses benefit from them and why blanket recommendations are often misleading.

Learn how horses get vitamin E from pasture, when supplementation is needed, and how form and dosage can affect health and training.

Learn why high iron levels in hay do not necessarily mean iron overload in horses. Understand NRC guidelines, absorption, and the real risks.

How to read feed labels correctly: decode ingredients, quality, and hidden details – the complete guide for horse owners.

Understand the composition of horse feed correctly. From apple pomace to beet pulp – identify quality and hidden fillers.

Vitamin A is important for many functions in the horse’s body, ranging from the immune system and reproduction to bone metabolism.

Organic selenium can trigger a rebound effect in horses. Find out why sodium selenite is often the better choice.

The trace element iron is increasingly coming into focus as a cause of health problems in horses. Is that really the case?

Autumn coat change, what minerals does my horse need now? We explain why good mineral feed, zinc and sulphur are important now.

Mineral feed matching the roughage´s content is a good idea, but hard to do. Read more on why it's impossible to make work.

Why is salt so important for the body? And in what way should our horses be offered salt sensibly?

What effect does sainfoin have on my horse's iodine requirements? An explanation of the relationship between sainfoin, thyroid and iodine.

In autumn, a horse’s vitamin requirements change. Here you can find out what you should pay attention to when it comes to proper supplementation and care.

Electrolytes are important for horses in the heat. Sweating causes them to lose salt and minerals, which need to be replenished.

Mineral feed is important for horses, but there´s a lot of myths going around. Find out what´s right or wrong, and what else is important.

What is the difference between organic and inorganic minerals? And which one should I feed to my horse?