Magnesium for Horses – Sectolin Magnesium Citrate 500g & 1000g | Zoolac

Magnesium for horses: one of the most essential minerals

Is your horse spooky, tense under saddle or stiff after work? Then it's worth taking a look at its magnesium intake. Magnesium is involved in hundreds of processes in the horse's body, from muscle function to nerve signal transmission. At the same time, it's a mineral horses can run short of relatively quickly: with little (fresh) grass in the ration, intensive training, transport or stressful periods, demand rises while absorption from roughage may be limited.

Sectolin Magnesium Citrate is a complementary feed for horses and ponies consisting of 100% magnesium citrate – an organically bound form of magnesium that is well absorbed by the body. No fillers, sugars or flavourings.

How to recognise a magnesium deficiency in your horse

A deficiency isn't always immediately visible, but these signs are commonly seen in practice:

• Tense, hard or stiff muscles, even without heavy work
• Spooky, nervous or irritable behaviour
• Difficulty relaxing in the field, in the stable or while being ridden
• Cramping or stiffness after exercise and slower recovery
• Reduced concentration during training

Recognise several of these signs? Then supplementing magnesium through the feed can be worthwhile. If you suspect something more is going on, consult your veterinarian.

What does magnesium do for your horse?

• Supports normal muscle function – contributes to supple muscles and helps counteract muscle tension and stiffness
• Supports the nervous system – contributes to inner calm, focus and balanced behaviour
• Supports horses in stressful situations – such as competitions, transport, moving yards or joining a new herd
• Contributes to energy metabolism – magnesium is involved in energy production at cellular level
• Supports recovery after exercise – for a horse that keeps moving freely

Magnesium citrate or magnesium oxide: which is better for horses?

Not every form of magnesium is absorbed equally well. Magnesium oxide – the most widely used (and cheapest) form in equine supplements – is inorganic and passes through the gastrointestinal tract largely unused. Magnesium citrate is an organically bound form with considerably better bioavailability: more magnesium actually reaches the bloodstream, so a lower dose is sufficient.

Sectolin Magnesium Citrate contains nothing but magnesium citrate. No blend, no fillers – you know exactly what your horse is getting.

Which horses is Sectolin Magnesium Citrate suitable for?

• Horses and ponies with tense or stiff muscles
• Nervous, spooky or irritable horses
• Sport and competition horses under high training loads
• Horses that are transported regularly
• Lactating mares with an increased magnesium requirement
• Horses on a grass-poor ration or bare pasture

For pregnant mares: always consult your veterinarian before using magnesium.

Dosage: how much magnesium does a horse need per day?

Add the powder to the regular feed daily. Tip: moisten it slightly so it doesn't blow out of the feed bucket.

• The included measuring scoop holds approx. 5 g
• 500g pack: at 5 g/day, sufficient for approx. 100 days
• 1000g pack: at 5 g/day, sufficient for approx. 200 days – the most economical choice for daily use
• Always ensure sufficient fresh drinking water

Product Information

• Composition: 100% magnesium citrate
• Magnesium content: 14.5% – 16.5%
• Packaging: resealable, 500g or 1000g
• Storage: dry, at room temperature, away from direct sunlight
• Keep out of reach of children

Frequently asked questions about magnesium for horses

How quickly will I notice an effect in my horse? This varies from horse to horse and situation to situation. Many owners notice a difference in relaxation and suppleness within two to four weeks. Feed the supplement daily and consistently for the best result.

Can I give my horse too much magnesium? At the recommended dosage, an excess is unlikely; surplus magnesium largely leaves the body via urine and manure. Stick to the dosage table and consult your veterinarian if in doubt.

Can I combine magnesium with concentrate feed or other supplements? Yes, Sectolin Magnesium Citrate can simply be mixed into the daily feed. Do check whether your concentrate feed already contains magnesium so you can balance the total intake.

Why magnesium citrate rather than magnesium oxide? Magnesium citrate is better absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract than inorganic magnesium oxide. Your horse gets more out of every gram.

Is this product also suitable for ponies? Yes. Dose according to body weight: 1 g per 100 kg as a maintenance dose.

Sectolin Magnesium Citrate is a complementary feed and not a veterinary medicinal product. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent disease. In case of persistent complaints or doubt, always consult a veterinarian.