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Test your knowledge of vitamins and minerals

How much do you know about the micronutri­ents that are essential to your horse’s health? Take our quiz to find out.

- By Laurie Bonner

How much do you know about the micronutri­ents that are essential to your horse’s health? Take our quiz to find out.

The thought: the them simplicity act appropriat­e into of feeding Open your is possible up horse’s number a the horse only grain feed of doesn’t because scoops tub. bin, But measure require and the this dump hard much out work Modern has already feeds are been formulated done for us. to provide balanced nutrition for horses in every phase of life, from youth to old age. Take a look at a feed label and you’ll find a variety of ingredient­s in precise measuremen­ts---amounts determined over decades of nutrition research---to help ensure that your horse gets exactly what he needs. There’s little risk of deficienci­es or overdoses of vitamins and minerals for horses Fed on quality hay, pasture grass and a balanced commerciar­ation match to his stage of life. activity level and other health needs. Simply choose the product that suits his situation and scoop away. Still, it’s a good idea to learn what you can about the vitamins and minerals that are vital to your horse’s health and to be aware of the circumstan­ces that may disrupt his nutritiona­l balances. Your veterinari­an is always a good resource for immediate and press ing questions, but building your own understand­ing is also important. To find out what you know and don’t know about vitamins and minerals in your horse’s diet, test your knowledge with this six-question quiz.

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