Equine HTMA by Trace Elements - Hair Mineral Analysis for Horses (Profile 16)

The Equine Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) – Profile 16 by Trace Elements Inc. is a comprehensive mineral and toxic metal assessment for your horse, performed by a federally licensed laboratory. This test measures 15 nutritional elements, 7–8 toxic metals, 7 significant mineral ratios, 9 toxic ratios, and 10 additional elements — providing a detailed picture of your horse’s mineral balance, toxic metal exposure, and metabolic performance.

Mineral imbalances in horses can contribute to poor coat condition, hoof problems, reduced performance, joint stiffness, behavioral changes, and immune weakness. HTMA gives you the data to address these issues at the root level and optimize your horse’s nutrition and supplementation.*

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What the Test Measures

15 Essential Minerals

Calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, copper, zinc, phosphorus, iron, manganese, chromium, selenium, boron, cobalt, molybdenum, and sulfur. These nutrients play significant roles in muscular activity, endocrine function, reproduction, skeletal integrity, and overall development.

7 Toxic Heavy Metals (8 with Antimony)

Uranium, arsenic, beryllium, mercury, cadmium, lead, and aluminum. These metals are well-known for interfering with normal biochemical function and causing numerous imbalances.

7 Significant Mineral Ratios

Ca/P, Na/K, Ca/K, Zn/Cu, Na/Mg, Ca/Mg, Fe/Cu. Disturbed mineral relationships can adversely affect normal biological functions and metabolic activity in horses.

9 Toxic Metal Ratios

Ca/Pb, Fe/Pb, Fe/Hg, Se/Hg, Zn/Cd, An/Hg, S/Hg, S/Cd, S/Pb. Toxic metals can produce antagonistic effects on essential minerals, leading to metabolic disturbances.

10 Additional Elements

Germanium, barium, lithium, nickel, platinum, vanadium, strontium, tin, tungsten, and zirconium.

11 Additional Ratios

Ca/Sr, Cr/V, Cu/Mo, Fe/Co, K/Co, K/Li, Mg/B, S/Cu, Se/Tl, Se/Sn, Zn/Sn.

What’s in the Report?

Your 8–10 page report from Trace Elements Lab includes an individualized evaluation of mineral patterns and their impact on your horse’s chemistry and performance. Tissue mineral levels related to feed and water mineral content are also discussed — a critical factor for equine nutrition. Dietary supplement recommendations are provided based on the hair mineral patterns determined.

How It Works

1. Choose your package and complete checkout — include your horse’s name in the “Additional Information” box so we can match your order to the report
2. Receive your collection kit — mailed by Evenbetternow® via USPS Ground Advantage (USA only) with complete instructions for collecting your horse’s hair sample. International clients receive collection instructions via email.
3. Collect and ship your horse's hair sample back to Trace Elements lab (recommend trackable mail or courier).
4. Receive your results — turnaround is 2-3 weeks. Your 8–10 page report is emailed as a PDF. If you’d also like a printed copy mailed via USPS First Class, request it in the “Additional Information” box at checkout.

⚠️ Important Information

Horse name required: Please include your horse’s name in the “Additional Information” box at checkout, or contact us to provide it. This ensures we can match your order to the lab report.

No refunds: We do not offer refunds on hair analysis tests once purchased. The hair analysis kit submittal form is valid for up to one year.

Equine Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis – 8–10 Page Report