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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.
Ribwort plantain has been shown to contain useful levels of protein and minerals (particularly calcium, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus, zinc, copper and cobalt). The plants also contain anti-oxidents and anti-inflammatory compounds. Plantains are palatable to horses and may be selctively grazed before grasses or legumes.