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Customer Reviews for Magnesium 5,000

Magnesium 5,000

This formula provides 5,000 mg of Magnesium in tasty PELLETS that horses love! ?
Average Customer Rating:
4.792 out of 5
4.8
 out of 
5
(96 Reviews) 83
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Rating breakdown 96 reviews
5 Stars
78
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Star
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95 of 96(99%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Magnesium 5,000
Review 1 for Magnesium 5,000
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Horses Like It

October 11, 2012
ByFionaAF
fromNorthern California
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"With all the traveling and showing I do with my horses, I feel better knowing they have that extra nutritional edge to stay healthy."
Review 2 for Magnesium 5,000
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Definite Improvement!

May 17, 2013
ByCallie2010
fromWashington
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Dressage
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"My OTTB mare was super tight, cracky, uncomfortable, nervous, etc. Within one month on this product, there was a remarkable improvement. The 5,000 mg dose seemed to be a bit much, so I just give her 3/4 of a scoop. She seems so much happier, relaxed, and comfortable now."
Review 3 for Magnesium 5,000
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Excellent value

April 29, 2013
BySunninghill
fromSouthern Pines, NC
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Non-competitor
"Magnesium is a great supplement for the older horse as well as the horse in competitive environments. The product is easy to administer and digest. I recommend this supplement for all horses especially those horses that are a bit nervous especially in changing environments. A great value and a wonderful addition to the equine diet."
Review 4 for Magnesium 5,000
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Glad I bought this product

April 13, 2013
ByMLSmercury
fromLong Island, NY
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Trainer
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"My horse has been on this product for about 2 months and I have seen a huge improvment while riding. Before the magnesium she was having problems with stiffness in her neck, back and hips. Since being on this product she has returned to her usual self. Very pleased with the results."
Review 5 for Magnesium 5,000
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great for the spooksters

March 30, 2013
ByCris
fromAL
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I have used Mag 5000 for years on my OTTBS and general spooksters at my barn. One horse has hingut ulcers and when he has a flare up ( i buy the largest bucket so I can add and delete dosages as needed) I add a small amount to his feed along with more ulcer meds and he starts feeling better within a few days. Originally purchased for my now deceased OTTB, this was a lifesaver for him and I never took him off it, while he was never dangerous he was always on his toes and anything would make him go sideways. On the mg 5000 I could throw the western saddle on him, put a bosal on and go on a trail ride with him being happy and calm and enjoy the ride and know he wouldn't be a jigging sweaty mess. All my horses eat it with no issues and YES it does work! I also noticed difference with ulcer horses (they can be low in mag and need a little help) but talk to your vet before adding mag for ulcers."
Review 6 for Magnesium 5,000
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Excellent Choice

March 28, 2013
ByPamS62
fromNew Hampshire
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Trainer
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"My 11 year old warmblood gelding jumper has been on stall rest for 3 months recovering from an injury. With so much snow and ice where I live it is impossible to even turn him out in a small paddock. He bucks and squeals in his stall and does the same under saddle as he is beginning his conditioning back to regular work. Magnesium 5000 has been wonderful. After about a week of being on the supplement, he was much more calm and happy in his stall and was safe to ride under saddle. I have had to adjust the dosage, actually decreasing it some as he is generally a mellow guy, but I am please I did not have to tranquilize him with stronger drugs. He is happy and safe and so am I! He also eats it no problem."
Review 7 for Magnesium 5,000
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Magnesium 5,000

March 23, 2013
Byboldbaymares
fromEugene, OR
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:All Around
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I've had my mare on joint supplements in the past as a preventative. During the winter months, she spends her life as a "weekend warrior" and can get stiff. I thought I'd try the magnesium to help with muscle tension and stiffness. Wow! She is actually a western horse, but comes out of her stall in the morning and romps in the pasture looking more like a park horse! She is staying limber with great flexion and no back stiffness."
Review 8 for Magnesium 5,000
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Found it to be more effective than MagOx

March 3, 2013
Bytmszy
fromMarshfield, MO
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:All Around
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"Found this product to work much better than magox for my two PSSM horses. Noticed a difference within just a couple days, no guesswork when it comes to amounts and much more palatable. Would definitely recommend."
Review 9 for Magnesium 5,000
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Wonderful!

February 26, 2013
ByTina13
fromPennsylvania
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Trainer
Riding Style:All Around
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I have had my mare on this for about a month. I put her on this because she had moved to a new barn, was a little moody and her grain did not contain Magnesium in it. So I decided to give it to her and she ate it right up. She didn't even notice it was different. So it is palatable for her and she is pretty picky! Also after a month of her eating this in her grain every single day she is more relaxed, and can focus more. My senior is also on this and he was very herd bound. He still is a little unsettled when away from the herd but he is so much better on this supplement. I HIGHLY recommend it!"
Review 10 for Magnesium 5,000
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Would not be without!

February 3, 2013
ByChancesk8
fromWisconsin
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Other - English
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
"My 1/2 draft gelding was challenging: Spooky anxious, could not relax. Always had to be the lead on trail rides, etc. - a take charge horse. Finally found magnesium. He has busted up stalls in the past, did not like being inside even during bad weather, now comes in on his own. Will bring up the back of the line on group rides & walks for me even if everyone else is trotting/galloping off. He now defers to me in most situations. We still have our moments, but we are both much calmer now."
Review 11 for Magnesium 5,000
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Appears to help feet

January 14, 2013
Bycsuram
fromColorado
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:All Around
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"My picky eater ate this without protest after a couple of days. After 3 weeks of use at less than half of the recommended dose, the farrier noticed that her sole is getting thicker which is what I was trying to accomplish with this product."
Review 12 for Magnesium 5,000
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Works Well on Redheaded Mares!

January 10, 2013
ByOwnedbyaRedheadedMare
fromMichigan
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Palatability:
3 of 5
3 of 5
"I tried my mare on SmartMare Harmony and MareMagic after she started displaying frantic calling and attachments during her heat cycle (and the crazy weather we had the past year with temperature rising and falling so quickly). Both helped to a minimal extent. I decided to cut right to the chase and get a magnesium supplement instead. I'm glad I did! My frantic mare (who still stayed a bit on edge even when winter approached) can now be brought in a ridden without needing her pasturemate to tag along for the experience. This was unheard of earlier this year! She's focused, calm, and willing. We don't have arguments over who is the lead mare anymore. I love having my horse back! She does leave some of the supplements at the bottom of her feed bucket, but she is on a number of supplements, so it is hard to pinpoint whether another supplement is affecting the palatability of this one."
 
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Review 13 for Magnesium 5,000
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Seems to work!

November 1, 2012
ByRedHorseDressage
fromIL
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Trainer
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"A few different horses in the barn are on this supplement, and even my picky eater ("omg, did you poison my grain again mom??") will eat these pellets without a second sniff. While this supplement doesn't take the energy or forward out of a horse, it does seem to help with the nerves. My ottb is horrible about running back and forth by the gate when he is done being turned out (sometimes he will stay out all day, sometimes just a few hours, doesn't seem to be a pattern to it but if it's rainy/windy/snowy/he's bored - it's pretty much an emergency in his brain! He's a real hot house flower), but when he's getting his Mag he is much better, walking back and forth or even just waiting patiently by the gate for someone to get him. It also seems to help another ottb who is not "hot" in the typical sense but can spook at nothing... repeatedly... The Mag seems to help the focus and needless worrying."
Review 14 for Magnesium 5,000
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Good Quality - Easy to Use

October 8, 2012
ByFionaAF
fromNorthern California
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"With my horses busy schedule, this helps keep them in optimal health."
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Review 15 for Magnesium 5,000
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Love it!

October 2, 2012
ByEpicFarms
fromAlabama
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"Was using the powdered form from another source; I really hate the powder, as too much of it seems to be wasted (sticks to the bucket, for one thing :oP
I'm actually splitting the dose between two horses with one "well" each - it's just what we needed!"
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Review 16 for Magnesium 5,000
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Works to ease tense muscles.

September 18, 2012
ByLSMSportHorses
fromMarin, Ca
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Trainer
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"Works well for the tense, nervous horse. It's helping my horse to be a focused athlete (he is generally hot, spooky, and easily distracted). He has never offered the high quatlity work that is these days!"
Review 17 for Magnesium 5,000
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Magnesium

September 5, 2012
ByCurlymama
fromCt
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Other - English
Competitor:Local/Open
"My mare went from absolutely quiet to spooky and nervous overnight. Vet check was clear and they recommended we add magnesium to help her relax.
We started with 5,000 which was way to much, she was to relaxed we cut it in half to 2,500 which made a great improvement in her temperament.
"
Review 18 for Magnesium 5,000
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

It seems to be helping

August 23, 2012
ByBoots4walking
fromVashon, wa
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I've had my mare on it for almost a month, during which I've taken her off regumate. It definitely doesn't work magic, but it has certainly taken the edge off her extreme mare ways. She doesn't mind being brushed or blanketed anymore, and she is better able to keep her mind on me when there are outside distractions. It hasn't seemed to help with her spookiness, but it's hard to know how much of that is now a habit versus a real spook."
Review 19 for Magnesium 5,000
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Magnesium pellets

August 23, 2012
Byscollie
fromCincinnati, OH
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Other - English
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I love this product! I had my horse on the powder form before and he wasnt eating it. I switched to the pelleted and he gives me no problems now. I would recommend this product!"
Review 20 for Magnesium 5,000
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Picky eater loves it!

August 15, 2012
Byburlcreek
fromClyde, NY
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Palatability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"We put our 2 quarter horses on this to help with muscle tightness and soreness. It really seems to be making a difference with both of them. (one is older and the other tends towards a sore back) They've been comfortable and happy all summer even when in hard work. The picky one also does not hesitate to clean it all up from his feed tub."
 
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