A Redmond Story: Loose Minerals Helped Save Shanon's Rescue Horse

May 30, 2021

With today’s controlled feeding programs, limited turnout time, and often nutrient-depleted feeds, many horses are lacking the essential minerals they need for optimal health. This creates deficiencies that can cause health issues like a dull coat, brittle hooves, dehydration, weight loss, and decreased bone strength.

Shanon Higgins runs an animal rescue center and frequently deals with underfed, dehydrated, and mineral-deficient horses. Learn how she helped one of her severely depleted rescues using Redmond loose mineral products—and how you can help your horse live healthier too.

Meet Shanon and Her Rescue Blaze

I run a horse and large animal rescue. I rescue animals because I love the look in the eyes of a horse I’ve saved—some of which come to us in very poor condition. A huge problem our rescue horses face is struggling to stay hydrated and being depleted in minerals.

My most recent horse, Blaze, was in extremely bad shape when I picked him up. He was dehydrated and dealing with a fused tendon plus a host of other maladies. His eyes were dull, hooves awful, his coat was sun-bleached and suffering from rain rot, and he was severely underweight.

In short, this dehydrated horse was lacking in everything. I didn’t hold out much hope for him and expected he’d have a very poor outlook. Still, I wanted to do all I could for him.

I started Blaze on a couple of Redmond's loose mineral products because they covered all of the minerals I add to my other horses’ daily feed.

The turnaround in Blaze was wonderful to watch! Within just a few days his water intake increased tenfold and his eyes looked brighter. And after a few short months, he actually started looking like a horse again. His transformation back to health was simply amazing.

I use your products on a daily basis now, and every new rescue I receive will forever be given Redmond! Thank you for helping save Blaze—he’s a beautiful soul.

— Shanon Higgins

Help Horses Thrive with Redmond Loose Minerals Supplements

While most horses aren't in the desperate condition of Shanon's horse, many still experience deficiencies that can lead to the risk of greater health problems. Redmond's simple three-step program makes it easy to provide horses the balanced minerals they need. Pick your preferred products from our mineral linup to improve hydration, support digestion, and promote a satisfied mind and healthy body.

1. Start with a Daily Red loose mineral salt to nourish horses and aid hydration.
2. Add natural bentonite clay Daily Gold to support digestive function and nutrient absorption.
3. Offer a free-choice Redmond Rock to meet additional mineral needs.

All Redmond minerals are mined from our protected deposit in Utah, USA. Each product is unrefined and contains a full spectrum of bioavailable trace minerals. Give your horse the beneficial minerals and support it needs in a natural forms it seeks. Click below to shop our products today!

Learn More

• Discover 12 common mineral and vitamin deficiencies in horses.
• Find out more about how to feed a horse loose minerals for best results.

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