Clare MacLeod MSc RNutr, independent equine nutritionist, explains why vitamins and minerals are essential {} Horse & Hound ... Essential minerals make up about 4% of the horse’s bodyweight.

All living things require minerals and vitamins to thrive and survive but what do they do and how can you ensure that your horse or pony is receiving all that it requires? Minerals are required for a ...

Horse health week: why vitamins and minerals are essential. The cornerstone of good nutrition is a balanced diet. Clare MacLeod MSc RNutr, independent equine nutritionist, explains why vitamins ...

Knowledge on vitamin D in horses is lacking, ... The absorption of these minerals plays a crucial part in growing and maintaining teeth and bones, as well as other tissues such as muscle.