Blue Chip Original Feed Balancer 15kg - Complete and balanced horse feed for exceptional condition and topline, with probiotics, low starch/sugar and molasses FREE!

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De-stressor - Pro contains magnesium 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. Furthermore, Spillers Happy Hoof Molasses Free Balancer is fortified with a full range of added vitamins and minerals to provide a balanced diet for your horse or pony. This balancer provides digestive and immunity support in addition to everyday vitamins and minerals. It is rich in amino acids to support muscle development and topline, high in antioxidants and contains pre- and probiotics.

Blue Chip Calming combines all the high-quality ingredients of Blue Chip feed balancers, PLUS magnesium, L-tryptophan and chamomile which have proven calming effects on ponies and horses. The primary reason for combining a calmer and a feed balancer is that stress and digestion have a symbiotic relationship; stress can cause digestive issues, and digestive issues can cause stress. The probiotics in Calming balancer restore the natural balance of the gut flora and help to maintain the natural well-being of the digestive system, allowing optimum utilisation of the carefully formulated combination of vitamins, minerals and nutrients present in all the Blue Chip balancers. 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. This means we can select the most suitable, scientifically developed product to match our horse’s circumstances and optimise both his health and his performance. A feed balancer for laminitis provides essential nutrients, such as biotin, calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium, which promote healthy hooves and support recovery from laminitis.Triple-action digestive supplement - Senior combines a high concentration of prebiotic MOS, probiotics and nucleotides to support and maintain digestive health. This combination has been proven to increase forage digestibility by up to 100% in a study conducted by Hartpury College. Monitor Feed Intake: Regularly weigh your horse’s feed to ensure accurate and consistent portion sizes. This high-quality, low-calorie feed balancer is designed to support the overall health and well-being of your horse or pony. Its comprehensive nutrient profile and suitability for laminitis-prone equines make it an excellent choice for maintaining a balanced diet without adding excess calories. 3. Spillers Happy Hoof Molasses Free Balancer Review Soak Hay: Soaking hay for 30 minutes to an hour can help reduce the sugar content, making it more suitable for horses with laminitis. 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.

Skin and coat - Calming has added levels of oils and organic zinc. This includes 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. 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. If you own your own horse or are responsible for the upkeep and feeding of a horse, you will be no stranger to horse feed balancers. Happy Hoof Molasses Free is a high-fiber, low-starch and sugar feed that produces a low insulin response, making it suitable for laminitis-prone horses and ponies. The low-calorie formula is ideal for good doers, native breeds, and those in light work. It is a highly versatile feed that can be used on its own, alongside a balancer, or as a hay replacer. Described as a highly palatable weight management supplement, this is designed to provide essential micronutrients to horses on a restricted diet. It includes metabolism-boosting marine extracts to provide essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, and promotes wellbeing for good-doers while supporting healthy weight loss.PrimoVento™ - A complete respiratory supplement with antioxidants, menthol, eucalyptus and garlic to soothe the airways and maintain lung health and integrity 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. Blue Chip Ulsa-Cool has been specifically formulated to assist those prone to gastric ulcers, with the maintenance of acid balance in the gut. The prebiotic MOS, probiotics, beta glucans, marine minerals, nucleotides and anti-oxidants in the balancer restore the natural balance of the gut flora, helping to maintain continued well-being of the digestive system. Ulsa-Cool is a highly nutrient-dense pelleted balancer, formulated to be fed in small quantities alongside a fibre-based diet. Like all Blue Chip balancers, Ulsa-Cool is a whole grain and molasses free formulation.

SoundHoof™ - Like all Blue Chip balancers, Lami Light contains a complete hoof supplement containing biotin, methionine, lysine, organic zinc and organic cooper, and aids in the formation of strong, pliable, good quality hooves. Lami Light also benefits from added MSM, a source of sulphur, and is essential in the formation of hoof wall material. Slow Feeding: Use slow-feed hay nets or multiple small meals to promote a steady intake of forage throughout the day, preventing blood sugar spikes and minimizing the risk of further inflammation.Double-action digestive supplement - Combining a tailored concentration of probiotics with nucleotides, this helps maintain optimal gut health. Native has been formulated to maintain native ponies and horses’ natural condition without encouraging weight gain or weight loss. It provides the ideal balance of nutrients for supported daily health. Oils & organic zinc - Native contains elevated levels of both soya and linseed oils to help improve coat condition and enhance shine. This combination helps produce a soft, show quality shine on even the most dull, coarse coat. Along with oil, Native also supplies a good amount of organic zinc to help strengthen the hair follicle, which is important for maintaining the strength of native ponies and horses’ mane, tail and feathers. 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. A horse feed balancer designed for laminitis provides a carefully formulated blend of essential nutrients, while controlling starch and sugar intake. 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.

A good quality feed balancer is a low-calorie, nutrient-rich blend, usually in pellet form. Formulations vary, but often include: Although these products provide a wide range of nutrients, if your horse has a particular issue or demand on his lifestyle, a specific supplement – such as a one of the best joint supplements for horses – may provide him a greater benefit. It’s also important to note that, in most cases, you need to feed an electrolytein addition to the balancer if your horse requires one. Antioxidants, such as vitamin E and selenium, found in laminitis-specific feed balancers, can help reduce inflammation and support overall health. This balancer is high in amino acids, including extra lysine, methionine and threonine to help support lean muscle and topline – this is particularly important for horses fed low-energy or soaked hay. It also contains cinnamon, FOS and magnesium to support weight loss and a healthy metabolism and is suitable for those prone to laminitis. light balancers – formulated to provide all the nutrients they are likely to be missing from the restricted diets of good-doers and horses in light workThe inclusion of short-chopped alfalfa and straw in the mix helps to extend eating time, promoting a more natural feeding pattern. This balancer also contains 15mg of biotin per 3kg serving, which has been proven to support hoof health. As horseowners, we obviously want to feel that we are doing the best for our horses and, by spending time adding various ingredients to the ration, we are often fulfilling our own need, but not necessarily that of our horse. Immune support - Pro contains the antioxidants selenium, vitamin C and vitamin E to aid the ‘mopping up’ of free radicals and to promote a healthy immune system. Oils & Organic Zinc - Original Native contains a high level of soya and linseed oils to help improve condition and enhance coat shine. These additional oils have been included to help produce a soft, show quality shine on even the most dull, coarse coat. Along with oil Original Native also supplies a good amount of organic zinc to help strengthen the hair follicle that is important for maintaining the strength of Native ponies’ mane, tail and feathers SoundHoof™, a complete hoof supplement, is added to the formulation, containing biotin, methionine, lysine, organic zinc, organic copper, and MSM for the formation of strong, pliable, and good-quality hooves. Furthermore, PrimoVento™, a complete respiratory supplement with antioxidants and garlic, soothes the airways and maintains lung health and integrity.