This ultra-low iron, winter horse feed balancer has been formulated for superior hoof health in horses, ponies and donkeys. Maintains healthy hoof laminae using our own unique analytical data from the thousands of forage samples that we test.
It contains only the commonly deficient minerals, vitamins and amino acids found to be needed to support horses who need to maintain a strong hoof wall connection.
Designed for optimum health, our formula provides excellent support for strong laminae in horses.
Forageplus Laminae-Plus is particularly safe to feed to good-doer horses with under 1% in sugar and starch combined.
Free from any fillers or additives, with only the highest purity minerals and vitamins to aid a strong immune and metabolic system.
How to feed the balancer?
All Forageplus Balancers are best carried in a high-fibre, fast soak feed or chop of your choice.
We have a handy video here on how to best feed the balancer.
If your horse has plenty of fresh green grass available, then opting for the summer version of this balancer would be best.
What are the benefits?
This balancer will help to support and maintain the following areas of horse health:
- Healthy, structurally sound and robust hooves with a strong laminae connection.
- Healthy frogs.
- A well-functioning metabolic system.
- Healthy skin.
- A vibrant, shiny coat colour.
- Robust tendons, ligaments and joints.
- Healthy muscles.
- Healthy nerves.
- Healthy lungs and breathing.
- Good fertility.
- A healthy digestive system.
- Strong liver function.
Nutritional Information
Oil 10.00%, Protein 17.35% and DE 5.58 MJ/kg
| Ingredient | Quantity per 150g |
|---|---|
| Micronised Linseed | 40.8g |
| Magnesium Oxide (low-iron) | 14g |
| Lysine | 10g |
| Salt | 10g |
| Mycosorb A+ | 10g |
| Yeasacc | 10g |
| Phosphorous (low-iron monosodium phosphate) | 5g |
| Methionine | 3g |
| Zinc (Bioplex) | 1200mg |
| Copper (Bioplex) | 400mg |
| Selenium (yeast) | 1mg |
| Iodine (calcium iodate) | 3mg |
| Vitamin A | 20,000iu |
| Vitamin E | 3,000iu |
| Biotin | 30mg |
| Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) | 200mg |
| Vitamin D | 1,500iu |
| Folic Acid | 20mg |
- A 75ml scoop contains approximately 65 grams.
- Please be aware that the above analysis for 150 grams is equivalent to elemental values fed.
- The volume feed rate (100 grams) is not the same as the elemental feed rate values (above). Therefore the above figures will not equal 150 grams.
Free from any prohibited substances as defined under Jockey Club and FEI rules.
Additional Information
Forageplus recommends the feeding of additional micronised linseed with this horse feed balancer as horses on a predominantly hay/haylage diet, due to grass sensitivity, will some essential fatty aids adding to their diet. Fatty acids such as omega 3 are reduced in the hay curing process. This balancer will ensure good levels of the essential fat omega-3 to maintain and support excellent health, strong hooves and work with the body’s natural anti-inflammatory processes.
Good-doer horses on a controlled hay-only diet will need vital nutrients added to the diet due to careful, successful management of grass intake and weight issues.
Compare the ingredients of Forageplus Horse Feed Balancers
This product is particularly useful for those unable to take forage samples for analysis or those wishing to add further products from a base that contains no iron or manganese but good levels of copper, zinc and magnesium.
Joanne Pengelly (verified owner) –
After lots of research into a filler/alfalfa free supplement I started feeding this to my two laminitic ponies after one came out of winter not looking as well as I’d like. Within just a few weeks his overall condition looked much improved and I now have the peace of mind knowing regardless of his grazing restrictions and soaked hay, he is still get all the correct nutrition. The other pony is performing well at BD and eventing too and now 13 looks his best yet. They are both happy and sound despite all the fluctuations of sun/rain on the grass.
Nikitta Cameron (verified owner) –
Really helpful advice when trying to source feed for my mare struggling with EMS & Laminitis. Food arrived in good time & she eats it up happily with her Speedi Beet. Thank You, hopefully it will help keep her weight under control.
Hayley Allsopp (verified owner) –
My horse had laminitis so I swopped to this balancer. He is 20yrs old and has never had such a shiny coat through the winter and is doing well now. Very pleased
Frances Vos (verified owner) –
Nice to know there’s something out there that doesn’t include “ a little bit of everything “ as in most balancers , full of stuff you don’t need and sometimes things you shouldn’t feed .
Debra Watts (verified owner) –
First time using this balancer for my native pony following an EMS diagnosis. Early days but I suspect it will produce as good results as the Hoof & Skin Health balancer. As always, great customer support and super quick delivery.
Debra Watts (verified owner) –
First time using this balancer for my native pony following an EMS diagnosis. Early days but I suspect it will produce as good results as the Hoof & Skin Health balancer. As always, great customer support and super quick delivery.
Melissa crewes-hartland (verified owner) –
Have been using this for a couple of years now and would not use anything else. My Fjord, who had an annoying grass crack that wouldn’t heal has now got perfect feet and my EMS Highland thrives on this supplement.
Elaine Simpson (verified owner) –
My pony has been on this for about 15 months and his feet are nice and strong and looking great. My farrier has noticed a big difference in his feet. Another great product from Forage Plus and great service.
Elaine Simpson (verified owner) –
My laminitic pony has been on thus fantastic product for nearly a year and his damaged feet are now so much better. Fantastic results and a great product wouldn’t buy anything else
marjorieisabellee (verified owner) –
My farrier has noticed a difference in my horses feet.
My mare is picky yet she eats this balancer no problem.
I’m very pleased
Elaine Simpson (verified owner) –
I have been using this balancer for months and really pleased with my laminitic pony’s feet and has a lovely shinny coat as well. He is now looking so much better. Will stay on it for life and great service from forage plus
Hazel BLOMFIELD (verified owner) –
Bought this on recommendation when my horse got laminitis. Also diagnosed with EMS and had bad rotation. This product worked wonders. It was a long slow journey, I did switch and try another product, but my lad refused to eat it. So I came back to this and will stay with it.
Anne Donald (verified owner) –
I’ve been really pleased with this balancer and have been using it for several years now. Easy to feed, my pony likes it having turned his nose up at various balancers that I tried previously. At 28 years old he’s looking very well on it. Great product and speedy delivery.
linda huxley (verified owner) –
Changed to this because of laminitis, her feet are improving all the time, farrier very pleased with her progress, would definitely recommend, along with micronized linseed, it is all she needs.
Kirsty Apthorp (verified owner) –
Quality ingredients which have assisted my horse on laminitis. Excellent customer service.
[email protected] (verified owner) –
I decided to try my horse barefoot last year. I started feeding this just after, his hooves have become stronger for it. Wouldn’t buy anything else now.
Michael (verified owner) –
Very good balancer, been using this for two years now, noticed a big difference…
Frances Taylor (verified owner) –
All my rescue Shetland ponies who have had a terrible start in life (mostly starvation or very early weaning) are on this now 24/7. It is a necessity in their diet.
Tracy Scott (verified owner) –
Since recovering from laminitis my shetland is thriving on this balancer, I have tried many others over the years but his feet are the best they have ever been. My equine podiatrist is amazed at how healthy his feet are now.
Rhona Campbell (verified owner) –
Super product, my mare really enjoys and reassuring to know she is getting what she needs while on soaked hay.
Charlotte Bird (verified owner) –
Good product, nice to know my horses are getting everything they need.
Monika Rudin-Burgess (verified owner) –
started on this product a month ago, easy transition from previous food, palatable to the horses in a feed of beet. One horse has Insulin Resistenz and had laminitis last year, moved away from an unsuitable balancer, despite saying suitable for laminitic horses, to the laminae plus. Finally peace of mind that my horse gets what she needs.
michael blake (verified owner) –
Used this product for about a year. My farrier is happy with the effect on my horse’s hoofs and recommends this product.
Katie Adamson (verified owner) –
Another great product from forage plus. I used this initially before switching to the hoof and skin balancer.
Alexa Barnett (verified owner) –
Both my ponies have been on this for a couple of months now and have done really well on this. Their hoof health has dramatically improved and growth of their feet has increased. Really pleased as one has struggled with lami and the other has EMS so lovely to see their feet improving.
orange (verified owner) –
Excellent nutritional balancer, most especially for those sensitive and compromised equines. Along with feeding correct forage, exercise and regular trimming we are seeing strong, healthy, new tight growth in our barefoot herd. Would never use anything else. Highly recommend this product.
Caroline Johnson (verified owner) –
An absolutely brilliant product for my native horse and pony. It’s made an amazing difference to their hooves and coats.
Jennie Stickland (verified owner) –
Amazing product, my elderly EMS, PPID mare was not growing any foot after a bad episode of laminitis, for over a year she just wasn’t growing any. After being on this balancer we are nearly at the point of being able to stop the glue on shoes as she has a foot!! She’s looking so well and happy. Thank you forage plus. x
Zeb Graham-Howard –
Was advised to feed a balancer had me baffled regarding the volume advised. Found forageplus and have not looked back
Heather Caddick (verified owner) –
Fab balancer! Have been using for a couple of years since we transitioned our boys to barefoot. Two natives who are extremely good doers, so are constantly on a restricted diet, and this balancer keeps them looking great and their feet fantastic.
Sam Bull (verified owner) –
3 weeks in on this balancer and my pony who I’ve owned since weaning, (now16) has never ever kicked his door, he does every morning and night for his feed now, easily mixes in with Speedibeet. Will be continuing to use this as the results are already starting to show.
Caroline Johnson (verified owner) –
This is a really brilliant balancer. My horse and pony are noticeably more comfortable on their feet and new hoof growth and their coats are better than ever.
Carrie Place (verified owner) –
My donkey has this as for many years she has had poor hooves & seedy toe issues. Feeding the Balancer has made a huge difference to her feet along with the hay analysis enabling her to improve her health. I am very grateful for the knowledge & support.
Rhudnags (verified owner) –
After searching and searching for the correct balancer for my mare with issues and speaking to the team at forage plus, this balancer was recommended. It ticks all the boxes and reduced how many different tubs I was having to buy and feed, My horse looks fantastic and in much better health since being fed Laminae-Plus, Highly recommended.
Catherine Hardy (verified owner) –
I was very pleased to find a balancer suitable for my tiny pony who eats a low sugar diet and whom we manage very carefully. I add a small quantity to her little ‘low cal’ feeds (also with the company’s gutplus supplement added) and am very pleased that she finds it palatable and eats the feeds enthusiastically!
Kelly Elliott (verified owner) –
It’s so hard to find a balancer suitable for good doers that have a history of needing to maintain a low sugar diet and need the best hoof support, this is great!
Anne Donald (verified owner) –
Tried all sorts of balancers with my pony. He’s very choosy but followed the instructions and introduced gradually with no problems. Tiny handful of feed to act as a carrier for the balancer and he’s licking his bowl clean. Because he’s on a restricted grass diet with a mixture of hay and straw I was concerned he wasn’t getting enough of the vitamins and minerals he needs. This balancer certainly gives peace of mind and he’s looking brilliant on it.
Susan Dixon (verified owner) –
I have seen slight improvements to my boy but he hasn’t been using it for long. Going to keep it up and see how it goes
Leanne Watson (verified owner) –
Our ponies have been on this balancer for over a year. It’s gives me peace of mind knowing they are getting everything they need whilst being managed on a restricted grass diet and soaked hay. I don’t need to constantly search for other products as I know they are getting their recommended daily allowances, whereas other products don’t always offer this. Their hooves are looking really good with nice tight white lines and it also means I don’t have to give a feed apart from a small carrier. They have no problem with eating the full daily measure.
[email protected] (verified owner) –
I struggle to find a suitable balancer for my pony that he will eat so the trial pack was ideal. Introduced the balancer very gradually as suggested. Still not up to recommended dose but he licks the bowl out and is looking good.
Tricia (verified owner) –
My 24 year old has thin soles, eats a low sugar diet and needs a low iron diet. She has been on this supplement since January along with Vit E and is for the first time developing more sole. I am thrilled.
nicteach1 (verified owner) –
I have a very good doer with tiny feet. She’s on a low sugar & starch diet and in the fatty paddock. This is one of very few balancers that covers this scenario
Becky Jones (verified owner) –
Wonderful balancer I find it helps my horse that suffers from EMS enormously during the dangerous spring and summer time
Becky Jones (verified owner) –
Wonderful balancer I find it helps my horse that is a low sugar, good doer enormously during the dangerous spring and summer time
susanabbott613 (verified owner) –
This is an excellent forage balancer. It supplies everything my good doer horse needs. His hooves are growing out so much better since using this.
benas (verified owner) –
It’s the balancer of all my 3 horses. I use it based on the recommandation of my nutritionist from France. My 3 horses are fat so i take care of them everyday with forage+ product
kezshad (verified owner) –
My lami prone pony has been on this for a long time now. His feet are wonderful, his coat is great and he loves eating this. And the super quick delivery is always appreciated. I won’t use anything else for my pony as he does so we’ll on this.
TanyaManser (verified owner) –
My very good doer Fjord is doing really well on this low sugar balancer, together with linseed and seaweed; balancing ForagePlus bagged meadow hay. Sadly, another quality manufacturer’s balancer did not agree with her hooves, but since changing to Laminae-Plus balancer we haven’t looked back. Her feet are growing great quality hoof and I am delighted!
kezshad (verified owner) –
My pony who is a good doer and needs a low sugar diet has been on this for a long time now. His feet are wonderful, his coat is great and he loves eating this. And the super quick delivery is always appreciated. I won’t use anything else for my pony as he does so we’ll on this.
TanyaManser (verified owner) –
My laminitic Fjord is doing really well on this balancer, together with linseed and seaweed; balancing ForagePlus bagged meadow hay. Sadly, another quality manufacturer’s balancer caused a huge flare-up of laminitis, but since changing to Laminae-Plus balancer we haven’t looked back. Her feet are growing great quality hoof and I am delighted!
Sally Spencer (verified owner) –
An excellent balancer for all 4 of my horses. I noticed a positive change in all of them very quickly. I was feeding a balancer I thought was very well formulated but this one takes the biscuit. I will continue with it.
Zelda kerin (verified owner) –
Week three using this on my TB who has terrible feet and needs to maintain his white line connection. He is very well in himself on this balancer not gaining weight which is what we want he’s a good doer and big for his breed which puts extra pressure on feet used to use top spec anti lam but didn’t see the results in his feet or coat on that this balancer is easy to feed mixed in with Speedi beet
Zelda kerin (verified owner) –
Week three using this on my TB who has terrible feet and has had laminitis due to a nasty hoof wall separation. He is very well in himself on this balancer not gaining weight which is what we want he’s a good doer and big for his breed which puts extra pressure on feet used to use top spec anti lam but didn’t see the results in his feet or coat on that this balancer is easy to feed mixed in with Speedi beet