What is iO Dolomite?

iO Dolomite is a natural mineral supplement containing calcium and magnesium, widely used in horse diets to support bone strength, muscle function, and overall health.

It’s a simple, cost-effective “straight mineral” often added to feed when horses are lacking these key nutrients.

Key Benefits for Horses

🦴 1. Bone Strength & Development

• Calcium is essential for bone growth, repair, and density
• Important for young, growing horses and breeding stock
• Helps prevent deficiencies in pasture-based diets

💪 2. Muscle Function & Recovery

• Calcium plays a role in muscle contraction
• Magnesium supports muscle relaxation and recovery
• Useful for working horses and those prone to stiffness

😌 3. Calming Effect (Magnesium)

• Magnesium is known to have a natural calming effect
• Helps horses that are:
  • Nervous
  • “Hot” or reactive
  • Stress-prone

👉 Often used as a budget calmer alternative

⚖️ 4. Balances Diets

• Helps correct calcium deficiencies in:
  • Grain-heavy diets
  • Poor pasture
• Supports overall metabolism and nutrient use

🩸 5. Supports Body Functions

• Calcium contributes to:
  • Blood clotting
  • Nerve function
  • Enzyme activity

Typical Composition

• Calcium (approx): ~60%+
• Magnesium (approx): ~30–35%

How to Feed (General Guide)

• Usually mixed into feed (chaff, pellets, grain)
• Typical dose:
  • 10–30g per day(depending on horse size & diet)

👉 Always balance with overall diet—too much calcium can cause issues

Best For

• Horses on grain or low-calcium diets
• Horses needing calming support
• Growing horses or broodmares
• Horses with muscle tension or stress

Important Notes (Be Honest for Customers)

• ❗ Not a complete supplement (only Ca + Mg)
• ❗ Must be balanced with phosphorus
• ❗ Overfeeding can upset mineral balance

👉 Best used as part of a properly balanced feeding program