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Hello Valorie,
I don't doubt the veracity of the testimonial for EquiLix. What I take issue with are the low vitamin E content and the iron content. Horses need much more vitamin E than what is in EquiLix and iron is not necessary because forage is already very high in this mineral.
This is very typical of many supplements which is why I often suggest adding vitamin E to "supplement th supplement."
Thank you for sharing,
Dr. Getty 
Where are you from? Bayfield, CO
Hello Volarie,
If your hay is sufficient in selenium, you can provide a supplement that just contains vitamin E such as E5000 or SuPer E Natural. Some areas of Colorado are high in selenium, so check this out.
If, however, you need additional selenium, go with SuPer E/Se Natural. It is well balanced providing 1 mg of Selenium and 2000 IU of natural vitamin E.
All the best,
Dr. Getty
Where are you from? Bayfield, CO