Quiessence™

What is Quiessence™?

Quiessence is a Magnesium(Mg) based feed supplement. As well as providing much needed Magnesium for the body, the supplement provides synergistic B vitamins.

Why supplement with Magnesium for dietary concerns such as laminitis, obesity or cresty necks?

According to the Horse Journal's January 2001 article Cresty and Laminitic? give 'Em Magnesium "[diet] is important in overcoming and controling insulin resistance." Insulin resistance is a key factor to why horses and ponies become overweight, develop cresty necks and suffer laminitis in times of rapid young grass growth, such as in the spring and fall. The test group of horses in this article all showed a reduction in weight and crestiness with magnesium supplements and Quiessence was found to be especially useful for horses on a hay-only diet. Then in their February 2002 issue, the Horse Journal names Quiessence as "our favorite magnesium supplement, as it's pelleted and palatable."

Why supplement with Magnesium for nerve conditions?

Magnesium is a mineral closely associated with neuromuscular function, Magnesium deficiencies usually show up as nervousness, muscular tension, an inability to relax muscle post-work, irritability, over-stimulation and poor memory retention. Modern day diets are often low in Magnesium and the high stress style of some equines leads to an increased need for Magnesium. Areas with acid soils and soft water may not provide enough Magnesium in water and soil for the needs of performance horses. Magnesium works in close concert with Potassium(K) and Calcium(Ca) in cells, and a deficiency of Magnesium will often result in low interstitial K and the corresponding symptoms. The muscles are the main body store for Magnesium, and if there is a deficiency in the diet the body will draw Magnesium from the muscles. If enough is withdrawn, muscle Magnesium levels will drop and result in neuromuscular problems.

Feed Quiessence if your horse can be described as one or more of the following :

Quiessence provides 5g of elemental Magnesium per 1 oz.(28g) and is a safe, reliable source of Magnesium.

Magnesium should not be fed to horses with impaired kidney function or those with restricted water intakes.

Elemental Magnesium	5g
Niacin	1.2 mg
Biotin	.0168 mg
Thiamin	.016mg
Choline	46. 25 mg
Riboflavin	0.042 mg
Pantothenic acid	0.23 mg
Folate	0.0056 mg
B6	0.02 mg
Sodium Chloride	2.8g
Chromium Piccolinate	1.25mg

Dosage Levels is 2-4 oz/day in feed or as needed. Feed a maximum of 1 ounce of Quiessence per 250 lbs of body weight.

Take a look at this testimonial the sums it up and reflects what I hear from many horseowners:

Taweela is not just a horse, she is my buddy and lifelong friend. I bought her when she was 18 months, and she is now 13 years young, which is the prime of life for an Arabian. Taweela is a high-level endurance performer who lives to see what is around the next corner. For endurance enthusiasts, this is the horse to have. However, with all of her wonderful traits, Taweela has a few challenge areas. The first is that after a Winter break, when Spring comes around and she is out on pasture for a short time, she starts getting obese. Her neck gets extremely cresty, and if not acted on quickly, she could founder.

The second challenge is that she is extremely high-strung and nervous. She actually paces in the trailer and while we are 'standing' in place. She can be quite a handful, and doesn't seem to calm down even after a long ride.

The third challenge is that the muscles on the entire length of her back have a hard time relaxing after a ride. I originally attributed this to saddle fit, and have spent thousands of dollars on a special saddle and all sorts of special pads. I have just accepted these things about her and dealt with them over the years because she is worth the extra effort, and I love her. Enter Quissence.

I saw Dr. Getty's ad for Quiessence on her Web site, and decided to try it. I used the maximum dose on her until the crest in her neck started going down and getting softer. She also started getting calmer. She seemed to be a lot more relaxed. This took about 2 weeks. I then switched to the normal dose. The change has been amazing. Taweela is still the go-go girl I know and love, but she is so much more calm. She doesn't go crazy on the road home, and recently, after a short ride, she walked almost all the way home with a loose rein. I also checked her back after the ride, and there was no stiffness.

I did not know that an imbalance in Magnesium could cause so many problems, not only physical but mental as well. Quiessence pellets are palatable and she eats every one. Taweela and I now have a much better relationship because she is able to focus more and relax. Thanks Dr. Getty!

Barbara P., Oregon