Many processed foods, horse owner and / or cooked (top feed) which is more nutritional value destroyed. The use of pesticides and other toxic substances in the environment or compromise the health of horses with greater use of antibiotics, both oral and injection, corticosteroid use, vaccination, deworming and just the air we breathe (and exhaust fumes). Most of the leaves come out in the elements and even kept closed for long periods of reduced nutritional value. Good nutrition is the foundation of good health.There are books and a variety of widely available information, this image is the basis of what we have is complete and how it will help your four-legged friends. Everyone needs four basic nutrients - water, carbohydrates, proteins and fats - as well as vitamins, minerals, enzymes and other micronutrients. The first four form the basis for a better diet, other foods into your diet - essential for life - the body can benefit from the first four for maximum performance and functionality.
Why vitamins?
Vitamins are essential to life - they help regulate metabolism and biochemical processes that release energy from digested food and is the basis of our bodily functions. Some are not soluble in water can be stored in the body so they must be taken into the body every day - including vitamins C and B complex. Others are fat-soluble vitamins can be stored for longer periods of time in the fatty tissues of the body and the heart - including vitamins A, D, E and K.
To mention a few major ones are: Vitamin C is an antioxidant necessary for at least 300 metabolic functions in the body, including tissue growth and repair, adrenal function, healthy gums, the formation of collagen - the "glue" together to keep the skin tissue and tissue such as ligaments and tendon. Vitamin C increases iron absorption. It can combine with toxic substances and make them harmless until they can be removed from the body.
Inositol is essential for hair growth, it has a calming effect and helps lower cholesterol.
There are many other important vitamins for health and welfare.