Supplementing Magnesium in Performance Horses
Masa Williams, PhD
June 16, 2025
An equine nutritionist describes the role of magnesium in a horse’s diet and why performance horses might benefit from supplementation.
An equine nutritionist describes the role of magnesium in a horse’s diet and why performance horses might benefit from supplementation.
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