If owners opt for the highest possible specification of feed and then use it with other ready-balanced feeds and vitamin and mineral supplements, they could push the horse’s nutritional balance over the edge, potentially causing toxicity. Balancers help to keep things simple The horseowner who feeds a compound feed plus a feed balancer, and then throws in a broad spectrum vitamin-mineral supplement or a vitamin E and selenium supplement for good measure, for example, certainly doesn’t sit down and calculate the amount of selenium his horse is getting. Triple-action calming supplement - Three active calming ingredients. Many horse owners can relate to calming supplements not always being effective, as horses react in different ways to different calmers. By including three methods of calming alongside a feed balancer, ensures higher likelihood of efficacy, and most owners will see a distinct change in behaviour.

Niacin (vitamin B3) - Niacin is a B complex vitamin required for optimum energy and protein utilisation, allowing energy to be channelled into the appropriate areas. The soluble source of niacin used in Karma is readily utilised by the horse. SoundHoof - A complete hoof supplement with biotin, methionine, lysine, organic zinc and organic copper for the formation of strong, pliable, good quality hooves. The majority the problems you mention are not caused by nutritionists bringing out 'crap' products, rather they are caused by owners overfeeding their horses, the majority of leisure horses in this country do not need 'hard' feed, they simply do not work hard enough, most would do well on fibre and a vit/min supplement or a balancer. Take your parcel to your local post office or delivery provider, pay for the postage to return the item, and obtain a proof or postage receiptI did a lot of research when I got My new horse as he was undernourished, I googled and rang around nearly every feed company trying to get a list of ingredients in their balancers -I'm a geek at heart and have an excel spreadsheet with a breakdown of the informatIon I got. I was very surprised by the reaction from the lady I spoke to at topspec who would not, point blank refused-to provide me with an ingredients list or quantities, although I do believe this info is on the bag, although I may be mistaken . Blue chip recommended I feed their balancer plus supplement with msm and oil. A feed balancer with added calming supplements, removing the need for additional supplementation, saving you money, and ensuring your pony/horse receives the necessary nutrients whilst staying stress free.

Many people rely on estimation when it comes to feeding their horses and a few gram over or under the recommended daily feeding levels can soon mount up. Re magnesium calmers, personally I do not find them very effective as the vast majority of horses in the UK are not deficient (aside from the two groups mentioned above). A triptophan based product is much more likely to bring results, as can cutting out starch and feeding a probiotic. A good quality feed balancer is a low-calorie, nutrient-rich blend, usually in pellet form. Formulations vary, but often include: Certain vitamin and minerals can, if fed in excess, cause toxicity, while a high-quality feed balancer at the recommended inclusion rate negates the need for extra supplementation.L-tryptophan - Karma is enhanced with L-tryptophan. This essential amino acid is required for the formation of proteins and some hormones, including serotonin. Serotonin is the ‘feel-good’, ‘anti-stress’ hormone. Blue Chip Pro is formulated for performance horses and is the perfect feed balancer for those in medium to hard work, as it contains elevated levels of vitamins, minerals and nutrients. It has optimum levels of highly digestible, quality protein, yet is low in starch with no added sugar, AND is both molasses and whole grain free. Inclusion of nucleotides for quality cell replication, plus vital and essential omega 3 and 6 oils all contribute to support overall health and performance. Prebiotic MOS and probiotics are included to ensure your performance horse is utilising the full nutritional range of their diet. Subscriptions are automatically set to a frequency of monthly delivery. Please let us know if you wish to alter this frequency, which can easily be adjusted to suit your horse’s needs.