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Let's take a closer look at the importance of trace minerals in equine nutrition, and the benefits of using chelated trace minerals over non-chelated.

We all know thoroughbreds are specially bred for speed and stamina, but what exactly makes them biologically unique? What's under the hood? Let's take a look. 

As it relates to cartilage, research has shown that in injured horses and horses with osteoarthritis, there are higher levels of C2C. With OA or injury, cartilage is compromised, in large part due to increased inflammation. Of course, this means that there will be higher levels of degradation products.

It takes a team to keep a champion barrel horse firing on all cylinders, and Nellie Miller has one of the best.