79. Magnesium

The last time my podiatrist came to see Spice she noticed how highly strung and over-reactive Spice was and recommended that i try giving her magnesium as she was showing signs of being magnesium deficient. So since then for the last 10 days i have been including 45ml of magnesium in her food and i think i am beginning to notice an effect. Although the weather has been good lately i.e not windy (which normally gives her the spooks) she does seem calmer than usual i.e is holding her head lower and generally being 'less reactive'. I hope it is the effects of the magnesium rather than weather as it would be nice to think that this calmer temperament could be maintained.

I will assess her behaviour over the next few weeks and let you all know how she is.

According to my podiatrist many horses can be deficient in magnesium/potassium due to the fields being fertilised which often only allow the richest/strongest of grasses to flourish thus creating an imbalance in nutrients and minerals.

http://www.understanding-horse-nutrition.com/magnesium.html