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Many problems arise from over feeding, It is therefore essential to take a good look at your horse as an individual and try to fulfil his basic needs for a high-fibre diet, plus high quality vitamins and minerals. Then you can always add an extra source of energy if he requires it for work or weight gain. Benefits of a balancer for your horse The equine feeding industry has been big business for many years. Continual technological breakthroughs mean improved formulations and a wider choice of products. A good quality feed balancer is a low-calorie, nutrient-rich blend, usually in pellet form. Formulations vary, but often include:
Skin and coat - Lami Light contains added levels of Omega 3 and organic zinc. Together, these ensure healthy, scurf-free skin and a glossy, gleaming coat. Beta-glucans - Natural, plant derived polysaccharides included in each pellet of Ulsa-Cool. Beta-glucans coat the stomach lining with a protective film, slowing the passage of feed and keeping the stomach fuller for longer which creates a less acidic environment. Beta-glucans have been found to enhance the immune response and play an active role in macrophage production, the white blood cells your pony/horse requires to actively fight off infection and disease. Designed for good-doers, this balancer is a ‘non-heating’, cereal-grain-free formula, with low levels of starch and sugar, and a considered level of protein to help maintain muscle function but avoid promoting body condition. It contains all the micronutrients required to balance the diet of horses in light to medium work in a small amount of exceptionally low-calorie feed. It is suitable for horses and ponies that have recovered from laminitis providing they are not obese.
PrimoVento™ - Like all Blue Chip balancers, Pro contains a complete respiratory supplement containing antioxidants, menthol, eucalyptus and garlic. PrimoVento™ is formulated to soothe the airways and maintain lung health and integrity.
Skin and coat – All Blue Chip balancers have added oils and organic zinc. We use soya oil and linseed oil, natural, vegetable sources of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. Combined with organic zinc, the oils ensure healthy, scurf-free skin and a glossy, gleaming coat. Immune support - When blood circulation is restricted, such as in the hooves during laminitis, the production of free radicals is thought to increase. Selenium, Vitamin C and Vitamin E aid the ‘mopping up’ of free radicals in the body. During times of stress, it is vital to supply an a source of antioxidants in the diet. Antioxidants are included in Lami Light (and all Blue Chip balancers) to promote a healthy immune system and support the stabilisation of the free radicals. Lo-Cal Balancer is an ideal option for horses and ponies at rest or in light work requiring a low-calorie diet, good-doers on restricted grazing, and laminitis-prone equines who need essential nutrients without excess calories. The balancer contains quality protein sources that supply essential amino acids for building and repairing muscles, tendons, hooves, and other tissues. Added linseed contributes essential Omega 3 fatty acids for supple skin and a glossy coat. Providing comprehensive nutritional care for older horses, this balancer comes in the form of a cereal-free mash, which allows it to be ingested easily, even when dentition is poor. It is low in sugar and starch and contains omega-3 to support joint mobility and muscle suppleness.
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It is the ideal balancer for performance ponies/horses with elevated levels of protein, vitamins and minerals to support performance, growth and health. Designed for elderly horses that are prone to weight gain, this balancer combines the benefits of a low-calorie feed balancer and a joint supplement in a cost-effective way. It’s formulated without cereal grains and provides only low levels of sugar and starch, which helps to maintain healthy hindgut function and avoid loose droppings. The inclusion of Omega 3 and zinc ensures healthy, scurf-free skin and a glossy coat, while antioxidants like selenium, vitamin C, and vitamin E promote a healthy immune system.
Managing laminitis in horses requires careful attention to nutrition, in addition to veterinary care and lifestyle changes. Utilizing a laminitis-specific horse feed balancer can play a significant role in improving a horse’s health and well-being, making it an essential component of any laminitis management plan. Home / Health / Horse Feed & Supplements / Balancers For Horses With Laminitis
Feeding guidelines
Balancers provide essential nutrients, but not energy. This means they are low in calories, so a feed balancer is an especially convenient and effective means of feeding horses at maintenance or in light work – resting horses, native breeds, children’s ponies and good doers, for example – where they can be used to balance a high-fibre diet. This broad-spectrum vitamin and mineral supplement will ensure the correct micro-nutrient, vitamin and mineral levels are provided for optimum development of the foal and nutritional support for the mare prior to foaling. It is these horses that are traditionally more likely to be on a high level of compound feed, along with a feed balancer and, potentially, an additional feed supplement. Feed companies are mindful of the potential problems that such horses face, and often formulate their feed balancers with a margin of safety in key nutritional areas.
Chelated (bonded) minerals – bio-available substances that are more easily absorbed across the gut wall. SoundHoof™ - Like all Blue Chip balancers, Ulsa-Cool contains a complete hoof supplement with biotin, methionine, lysine, organic zinc and organic copper for the formation of strong, pliable, good quality hooves. Naturally low in both sugar and starch, this balancer is particularly popular with those whose horses suffer from regular indigestion, or who are facing a period of change where the temperament of the horse may be tested. This balancer contains every important nutrient that your performance horse requires and meets the NRC (National Research Council) and BASF (Animal Nutrition) recommendations for vitamins, microminerals and macrominerals. It also supports joint health and the immune system, to keep your horse competing at its peak.
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Magnesium is included to keep horses and ponies calm and stress free. In addition the digestive supplement will settle the digestive system ensuring horses feel comfortable and relaxed. Additional energy sources in the form of straights or compound feeds can be added alongside the balancer if the horse is in harder work. Help to avoid deficiencies in your horse’s diet
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