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Magnesium 5,000 is rated
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Rated 5 out of
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Impressed3 from
Palatable and Effective
This is a high quality and effective magnesium supplement from a reputable brand that is in pellet form and easy to feed.
Date published: 2021-09-30
Rated 5 out of
5
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Ali5 from
My pony loves it!
My pony literally comes running when it’s time for his smartpak!
Date published: 2021-09-09
Rated 4 out of
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MPlain from
Worked Great - Mare Stopped Eating
For the time my mare did eat this supplement I noticed a positive change in her demeanor and behavior. Unfortunately the last time I ordered, she immediately went off of her feed. I first thought it was the Vitamin E pellets I started her on, but she ate those with no issue. I offered her the magnesium pellets by themselves and she refused. After taking out this supplement, she is eating again.
I just ordered the Ultra SmartCalm and I hope she will eat them.
Date published: 2021-04-15
Rated 4 out of
5
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Ckalli from
Simple
Like the pellet, easy to feed, taste seems to be attractive to horses.
Date published: 2021-04-08
Rated 3 out of
5
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kelzone from
Actually Did the Opposite of Intended Use
I thought I would try magnesium for my OTTB that can be a bit tense. I've read that magnesium can help relaxing muscles particularly for horses who sweat a lot and get agitated while being groomed. In just two weeks of being on this, my gelding got excessively agitated and constipated. I found this odd, as they say the main thing you need to watch for with a magnesium supplement is loose stool. I've taken him off it and he's feeling much better. I will not be giving it to him again and if I consider magnesium in the future, I think I will try a liquid form.
Date published: 2021-02-19
Rated 5 out of
5
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Abby from
My horse loved it!
My mare is a pretty picky eater but she loved this supplement! I have noticed a changed in her mood- she is definitely calmer and happier since starting.
Date published: 2020-12-07
Rated 4 out of
5
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Sara from
So far so good!
My mare had been on this for 2 months now and I’m already seeing a difference. She is a super hot and pretty anxious horse naturally with this she is still energetic but it definitely takes the edge off. She’s less excitable and way more controllable. So far I’m happy with this product!
Date published: 2020-11-10
Rated 5 out of
5
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Jaime and Digit from
we can trail ride again!
I used to fox hunt in addition to show dressage when I first got my OTTB. As he gained weight and a top line he started rearing, bucking, spooking and displayed nervous energy. I had to stop trail riding all together and was still nervous for those naughty moments in the ring. After 1 week on magnesium I had my sweet boy back. He's low drama again and after 1 month we've even been venturing back out on the trail after 3 years! I have also noticed some improvement with an old muscle injury- weve made the transition from 1st level to second level because I trust him more and he is using himself. I'm a veterinarian and NEVER expected such results- intially I tried it to appease my trainer. Wow- she was right!
Date published: 2020-09-07
Rated 5 out of
5
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Happy Rider from
Works!!
I started my two horses on it a few weeks ago. Seems to be helping.
Date published: 2020-09-01
Rated 5 out of
5
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td3234 from
Solved Horses Anxiety
My horse is very anxious throughout the ride and while standing saddled up. Chews at the bit pretty consistently pulling it into his back molars. No dental issues. Straight anxiety. The magnesium SOLVED this problem. No more chewing and chopping. Stands quietly while getting groomed and when saddled. Did not help with the spookiness per say, but i am pleased it helped with the anxiety.
Date published: 2020-08-06
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