How can I tell if my horse is mineral deficient? 

Sub-clinical trace mineral deficiencies are very common in horses. These deficiencies are often not recognised by horse owners and trainers as no specific symptoms of an obvious disease may be seen. Trace mineral deficiencies are not usually detected by routine blood tests and may continue undiagnosed for many months and even years, reducing the overall health and performance of your horse. That being said, horses with trace mineral deficiencies may show some of the following symptoms:

 – Dull, rough hair coat
 – Brittle, crumbly hooves
 – Less than optimal muscle mass
 – Nervous, highly strung behavior
 – Poor athletic performance
 – Recurring or prolonged viral infections
 – Reduced fertility in both mares and stallions

What improvements can I expect to see in my horse?

It has taken considerable time to fully develop a complete supplement formula to the point where it works universally. It works on yearlings, on mares, even in season. It also works on stallions and is beneficial to quarter horse and thoroughbreds. Horses supplemented with LifeSPRINGS mineral feed can in due course have following health improvements:

 – Improved overall health
 – Reduction of diseases, even the common cold
 – Improved hair quality
 – Improved disposition
 – Improved conception rates
 – Improved structure of the hooves, especially in the outer exterior of the wall
 – Improved fertility

What is in the colloidal minerals formula for horses?

LifeSPRINGS Colloidal Minerals for horses has been scientifically formulated to support the health of any horse. The formula contains colloidal minerals, yeast culture, stabilised raw wheat germ and activated enzymes.

The yeast culture creates the flora that is needed for the microbiological development of breaking down their food and releasing enzymes.

The stabilised raw wheat germ which is grown in Australia contains B complexes, amino acids and high levels of Vitamin E. Vitamin E is needed to bind the B complexes, the amino acids and the minerals together.

The colloidal minerals contain a full spectrum of approximately 75 major and trace minerals. Germanium, in particular, aids in carrying oxygen which compliments vitamin E. Carrying more oxygen on a cellular level to the horse improves the cardiovascular system, thereby reducing the buildup of lactic acid.
Selenium and Lithium within the mineral complex itself help with the neurotransmission and nervous condition, especially of racehorses.

How do I give the colloidal minerals to my horse?

Scoops of the mineral supplement is added to your horse’s food. 1 or 2 scoops are added depending on how much your horse weighs. If your horse weighs from 250-300 kg then you add one scoop to their food, preferably half the total dose in the morning and the other half in the evening. For a horse weighing from 300-500 2 scoops are added to their feed, 1 scoop in the morning and one in the evening.