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Best Magnesium-Rich Foods for Horses
Ranked by magnesium content among foods safe for horses in the Creature Feast catalog.
#1
Alfalfa Hayper kg: approximately 2-3g magnesiumAlfalfa hay is a good magnesium source at about 2-3g per kg. Horses fed alfalfa as part of their forage mix typically receive adequate magnesium.
#2
Timothy Hayper kg: approximately 1-2g magnesiumTimothy hay provides about 1-2g magnesium per kg. At 10kg daily, it contributes 10-20g, which exceeds the 7.5g daily requirement for most horses.
#3
Oatsper kg: approximately 1.1g magnesiumOats provide about 1.1g magnesium per kg, contributing modestly from the grain portion of the diet.
#4
Sunflower Seedsper 100g: approximately 325mg magnesiumSunflower seeds are a concentrated magnesium source at about 325mg per 100g. A handful adds meaningful magnesium to the feed bucket.
#5
Spinachper 100g: approximately 79mg magnesiumSpinach is exceptionally high in magnesium (about 79mg per 100g) but should be an occasional treat only due to oxalates. Not a practical primary source for horses.
#6
Beet pulpper kg dry weight: approximately 3-5g magnesiumBeet pulp provides moderate magnesium. Its versatility as a soaked fiber source with mineral content makes it a valuable component of the equine diet.
