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Minerals are inorganic nutrients that are needed in relatively small quantities by the horse. The essential major minerals are calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, chloride, potassium and sulfur. The essential trace minerals needed are iron, zinc, copper, selenium, manganese, iodine, and cobalt.
Selenium, in conjunction with vitamin E, is necessary for proper immune system function and to protect the integrity of cell membranes. However, a delicate balance exists between too little selenium and too much. In many areas of the country, horses ingest sufficient selenium while foraging, but in other areas, selenium needs to be part of the horse's diet.