Proper vitamin and mineral levels - including proper ratios - are necessary for proper thyroid, hormone, and neurological function. Inadequate levels may be responsible for a Nervous Nellie😱! Wild horses have the luxury of grazing on a wide variety of forages 🎋🌿🌱 with the innate ability to choose plants rich in needed nutrients. Domestication reduces the variety of available forages. ​ Solutions Address the core diet. Something as simple as the supplementation of magnesium or B vitamins can make a drastic difference in their behavior. Consult an equine nutritionist 🤓 to ensure all vitamin/mineral, protein and omega requirements are being met in proper ratios and unique conditions addressed. Addressing and BALANCING ⚖ the diet is ideal. Vitamins and minerals directly interact🔄 with each other either as an antagonist⬇ or synergist⬆. This is where it gets tricky supplementing individual minerals or vitamins without knowing what nutrients the current diet possesses. Vitamins and minerals play a direct role in hormone function. Suffice it to say, most of us have experienced hormonal fluctuations😖 that alter our behavior and affect our stress level. Horses are no different. Providing necessary nutrients can significantly reduce or eliminate mood swings. ​ Unique conditions that can cause discomfort such as skin and respiratory allergies can often be resolved with a properly balanced diet. Address the core diet first for all conditions, then add other nutritional support if needed. The immune system requires proper nutrition to function at peak performance. Gastric (stomach) ulcers are commonly caused by lack of forage & stress. Learn how to protect your horse with these 7 actionable solutions 👉 Follow the link in bio 👉 tap on Blog Posts – Organized By Topic👉 tap on Gut Health 👉 tap on Causes of Equine Ulcers – 7 Stress Factors & Solutions #equinehealth #equinegastriculcers #horsehealth